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  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Sociology",
  "id": "sociology--sociological-foundations-ca",
  "name": "Sociological Foundations",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "sociology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/sociology/sociological-foundations-ca/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 45921  \n**Program Code:** SOC.SOFO.CA  \n**Program Length:** 24 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Pending\n\nThe Sociological Foundations Certificate provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the core principles of sociology. This program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of human behavior, social structures, and the forces that shape communities and societies.\n\nThrough a curated sequence of courses, students will explore the foundational sociological theories and research methods, gaining the ability to critically analyze contemporary social issues such as inequality, culture, and social change."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "Required Courses"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete all of the following with a C or better"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 102",
          "title": "Social Problems",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete four courses from the following",
          "units": "12.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Marriage and Family",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 107",
          "title": "Introduction to Race and Ethnicity",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 109",
          "title": "Introduction to Gender",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 110",
          "title": "Sociology of Sport",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 111",
          "title": "Introduction to Social Justice",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 112",
          "title": "Introduction to Disability Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 160",
          "title": "Introduction to Crime and Deviance",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 130",
          "title": "Introduction to LGBTQ Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 217",
          "title": "Introduction to Social Science Research Methods",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "18"
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plans of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
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