# Sociology (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36151/34360/36212

Program Code: SAC.SOC.AA

Program Control Number: 04260

The associate degree curriculum in sociology is an interdisciplinary social
science program providing students an understanding of interpersonal behavior and social structure, a critical appreciation of contemporary social
life, and a frame of reference for an analysis of human behavior. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will be able to identify, contrast and apply the methods and theoretical perspectives in sociology utilized to explain social interaction and social structure, including the analysis of social problems.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Course** | | 12 |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Social Problems | 3 |
| or SOC 140H | Honors Social Problems | 3 |
| **Selected Electives: Select two course from the following** | | 6-9 |
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 104 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| or ANTH 104H | Honors Language and Culture | 3 |
| or ENGL 104 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| or ENGL 104H | Honors Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 105 | Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization | 3 |
| or HIST 105 | Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization | 3 |
| ANTH 125 | Native Americans in the U.S. | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 157 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 112 | Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18-21** |