General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology
Associate in Arts Sociology · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Sociology is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study a broad range of topics within Sociology and related courses. Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice are core to this area of emphasis. Students enrolled in Sociology courses are introduced to important and complex sociological issues impacting U.S. and global societies. The importance of effective communication and collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds is emphasized. Topics addressed in courses within the A.A. Degree may include the following: the role and impact of social institutions in U.S. society, race relations, social stratification, and social class. Also introduced are the three major theoretical perspectives applied in Sociology, including functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interaction. Students utilize these theoretical perspectives to analyze various topics. Students wishing to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Sociology must complete each required area of emphasis course with a grade of “C” or better.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate both written and verbal proficiency critical in the field of Sociology.
- Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between methodologies, develop proficiency in describing the three major theoretical perspectives, and analyze and evaluate data in Sociological research.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to recognize and apply sociological concepts to personal experiences and observations.
Required Courses
Area of Emphasis Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 018 | Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC 019 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Select one courses from the following: | 3 | |
| ETH 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | |
| ETH 011 | Ethnic Images in Film | |
| ETH 020 | African American Culture | |
| ETH 022 | African American Music | |
| ETH 025 | The Afro-Latinx American Experience | |
| ETH 029 | Women of Color in the United States | |
| ETH 030 | Chicana/o Culture | |
| ETH 035 | Sociology of the Chicanx Experience | |
| ETH 040 | Vietnamese American Culture and Experience | |
| ETH 042 | Asian American Experience | |
| ETH 050 | California Native American Culture | |
| ETH 056 | Native Americans of North America | |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| One (1) unit of Work Experience 088 completed at an approved Community Based Organization (CBO) or related worksite. | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major area of Emphasis Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements | 34 | |
| Electives (as needed to complete 60 AA applicable units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.