A student obtaining an A.A. degree in Sociology will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, analytic problem solving, and communication skills. Students apply these skills to understand diverse communities and their interactions, social change, and/or use scientific methods to find empirical answers to complex social questions. The Sociology Program at West Valley College is primarily transfer oriented. It prepares students to enter 4-year Sociology or any Sociology-related program at the university level.
Required Sociology Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| Select one: SOCI002 SOCI002H | Social Problems Honors Social Problems | 3 units 3 units |
Sociology Courses (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
| SOCI012 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 units |
| SOCI020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
| SOCI028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| SOCI040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
Elective Courses (3-4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Only one: ANTH003 ANTH003H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units 3 units |
| GEOG002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| Only one: MATH010 MATH010H | Elementary Statistics Honors Elementary Statistics | 4 units 4 units |
| Only one: PSYC001 PSYC001H | General Psychology Honors General Psychology | 3 units 3 units |
| Only one: ECON001A ECON001AH | Principles of Macroeconomics Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 units 4 units |
| Only one: ECON001B ECON001BH | Principles of Microeconomics Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 4 units 4 units |
Total Major Units: 21-22 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.