Page 224 of Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Sociology 223 Definition Sociology is both a scientific and a humanistic discipline. It is concerned with the study of systems of social action and their interrelations. The systems of action include, in increasing order of size and complexity: single social acts, social relationships, organizations, institutions, communities and societies. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Frederick Thompson, Dean Ext. 123 Administrative Secretary: Kate Forsyth Ext. 124 Faculty: Dr. Martha Wengert Ext. 129 Adjunct Faculty: William Lund David Mendelssohn Sallie Stryker Art Salazar Program Description The survey courses focus on basic s o c i o l o g i c a l t h e o r y a n d a n a l y t i c techniques. There are also substantive courses in marriage and the family, and social problems. Distinctive Features The program includes a variety of courses, and utilizes a number of teaching methods, including those which emphasize student participation through group and individual activity. Career Options Child Care Program Developer Criminologist Employment Counselor Interviewer/Researcher Probation Officer Public Opinion Analyst Public Relations Consultant Recreation Specialist Social Worker Urban Planner (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate not applicable Associate Degree An associate degree with a major in Sociology is available. (See Graduation/ Associate Degree Requirements.) Core Courses (Select 9 units) MATH 15, Statistics (3) SOC 1, Introduction to Sociology (3) SOC 2, American Social Issues: Problems and Challenges (3) SOC 40, Marriage and Family Life (3) SOC 49, Ethnic Relations (3) Supporting Courses (Select 6 units) SOC 10, The Mexican American in Contemporary Society (3) SOC 35, Issues and Concepts in Aging (3) SOC 41, Family Violence (3) SOC 43, Women and American Culture (3) SOC 47, Drugs, Society and Human Behavior (3) Related Courses (Select additional 6 units from the following disciplines) Anthropology Economics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. Sociology Major-CSU, Northridge MATH 15, Statistics (3) SOC 1, Introduction to Sociology (3) NOTE: This information is based on the 1992-94 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult with a counselor. Sociology Courses SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A. An introduction to the study of social processes and a consideration of the concepts of culture. Development of an understanding of the dependency of our society on those around us as well as those who have gone before. A presentation of the basic tools of sociological analysis. (CSU, UC, AVC) SOC 2 *AMERICAN SOCIAL ISSUES: PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Completion of SOC 1. American Social Issues is a course designed to acquaint the student with major social issues facing the United States. This course focuses on origins, sustaining causes, and possible solutions to societal issues. (CSU, UC, AVC) SOC 10 *THE MEXICAN AMERICAN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 51BR2. A broad historical study of the major characteristics of the second largest minority in the United States and largest in the Southwest. Attention will be given to the racial, sexual, social, educational, cultural, economic, and political elements

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