Sociology

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Degrees & Certificates

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Associate in Arts Degree

Sociology, AA Program Map

Quick Look at Sociology Courses

For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. [Link to dept courses] For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1H Honors Introduction to Sociology
SOC 7 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC 8 Popular Culture
SOC 10 Social Research Methods & Designs
SOC 11 Social Work & Human Services
SOC 14 Sociology of Crime
SOC 15 Law & Society
SOC 19 Alcohol & Drug Abuse
SOC 20 Major Social Problems
SOC 23 Race & Ethnic Relations
SOC 28 Sociology of Gender
SOC 30 Social Psychology
SOC 40 Aspects of Marriage & Family
SOC 45 Sociology of Sexuality
SOC 50A Social Work/Human Services Seminar
SOC 50B Social Work/Human Services Fieldwork
SOC 54H Honors Institute Seminar in Sociology
SOC 70R Independent Study in Sociology
SOC 71R Independent Study in Sociology
SOC 72R Independent Study in Sociology
SOC 73R Independent Study in Sociology

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