Sociology
A.A. Degree Major Sociology · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is an interdisciplinary social science program providing students an understanding of behavior and social structure, a critical appreciation of contemporary social life, a form 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.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology, AA: Complete all of the following | 18-20 | |
| Major requirements | 3 | |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following core requirements | 6-7 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can select an honors course or a non-honors course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| STATC1000, STATC1000H, and STATC1000E are considered the same course. Credit will be awarded for only one of these courses. | ||
| SOC 116 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List A) | 6 | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Introduction to Gender and Sexualities | 3 |
| SOC 240 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| Select two (1) courses from the following (List B) | 3-4 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 115 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOC 286 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, problems, institutions, history, and trends in the field of sociology.
- Learn to implement perspectives in dealing with social dynamics.
- Learn the application of research methods in investigating social problems.
- Understand group interaction, including gender, ethnicity, age differences, and social class.