Sociology
A.A. Degree Sociology · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Sociology A.A.
The AA degree in Sociology will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog.
The study of Sociology assists students to critically and scientifically examine social forces that shape our the self, institutions, culture, and the various social problems that emerge from our social order. This training is ideal for students interested in careers in social work, law, law enforcement, and criminology, and a BA in sociology will also allow the student to fill entry-level positions in business and government.
Career Opportunities
Sociology is applicable to multiple issues in our diverse world. As a result, students who study sociology are prepared for academic study and careers across many disciplines. Every organization can use a sociologist. Students who complete our programs work in a variety of academic and applied settings from marketing, social work, business, criminology, the public sector, law enforcement, health, medicine, and even programming.
Learning Outcome(s)
- After earning an AA degree in sociology, you will be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with robust sociological training.
- After earning an AA degree in sociology, you will be able to apply your sociological imagination to promote the common good in business, the public sector, human service, and community contexts.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Major Requirements: 6 units | 0 | |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 2 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Select one course (3 units) from the following: | 0 | |
| SOC 3 | Sociology of Women | 3 |
| SOC 5 | Minority Groups | 3 |
| Select three courses (9-10 units) from the following: | 0 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 1B | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 7B | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 5 | Minority Groups | 3 |
| SOC 3 | Sociology of Women | 3 |
| ANTHR 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCSC 125 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| Total units required for major: 18 - 19 | 18-19 | |
| General Education and Electives | 41-42 | |
| Total units required for degree | 60 | |