# Sociological Foundations (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/sociology/sociological-foundations-ca/

**State Control Number:** 45921  
**Program Code:** SOC.SOFO.CA  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Pending

The 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.

Through 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.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following with a C or better** | |  |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| SOC 102 | Social Problems | 3.0 |
| **Complete four courses from the following** | | 12.0 |
| ↳ SOC 103 | Introduction to Marriage and Family |  |
| ↳ SOC 107 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity |  |
| ↳ SOC 109 | Introduction to Gender |  |
| ↳ SOC 110 | Sociology of Sport |  |
| ↳ SOC 111 | Introduction to Social Justice |  |
| ↳ SOC 112 | Introduction to Disability Studies |  |
| ↳ SOC 160 | Introduction to Crime and Deviance |  |
| ↳ SOC 130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |  |
| ↳ SOC 217 | Introduction to Social Science Research Methods |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

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