Associate in Arts Degree
Division of Behavioral and Social Science
J. Frank Malaret, Dean
Rodda North 226
916-558-2401
Course Descriptions
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Sociology
Associate in Arts Degree
The Sociology major is designed to prepare students for further study in Sociology leading to the BA, MA, MSW and/or Ph.D. degrees. Sociologists with graduate degrees teach at the high school, college and graduate levels. Research sociologists manage and execute research at the local, state and federal levels and in both private and public sector industry. Additional careers facilitated by advanced study of sociology include public policy analysis, jurisprudence and careers in international fields. Applied sociologists work with social service agencies and community programs in developing resources for various populations, i.e., at-risk-youth, the elderly or people experiencing challenges related to poverty, substance abuse or the justice system. Sociology majors are encouraged to participate in community activities and community service internships, and often attend relevant guest lectures and public events.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 300, Introductory Sociology (3) or SOC 480, Introductory Sociology (Honors) (3) |
3 |
| SOC 321, Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the U.S. | 3 |
| SOC 301, Social Problems | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: SOC 305, Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences (3) SOC 310, Marriage and the Family (3) or FCS 320, Marriage and the Family (3) SOC 344, Sociology of Women’s Health (3) SOC 343, Women and Social Action (3) SOC 341, Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3) or FCS 326, Sex and Gender in the U.S (3) SOC 335, Sociology of Aging (3) or FCS 330, Sociology of Aging (3) or GERON 300, Sociology of Aging (3) SOC 375, Introduction to Community Development (3) SOC 330, Issues in Multicultural Society (3) SOC 380, Introduction to Social Services (3) SOC 382, Introduction to Casework in Social Sciences (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: ANTH 310, Cultural Anthropology (3) GEOG 310, Human Geography: Exploring Earth’s Cultural Landscapes (3) HIST 300, History of Western Civilization (3) HIST 302, History of Western Civilization (3) HIST 310, History of the United States (3) HIST 311, History of the United States (3) HIST 320, History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) HIST 321, History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) PHIL 310, Introduction to Ethics (3) PHIL 317, Global Ethics and Enviromental Ecology (3) PSYC 300, General Principles (3) PSYC 356, Human Sexuality (3) |
9* |
| Total Units Required | 21 |
*No more than three units from any single area/department may be taken.
In addition to the course requirements, transfer students should complete the general education requirements for the university to which they plan to transfer. Students can also use the Sacramento City College General Education pattern to obtain the degree; however, these courses do not necessarily fulfill the general education requirements of transfer institutions. Students should see a counselor regarding academic planning..
Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.