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Culture & Society

Sociology

CoA Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of the social lives of people, groups, and societies. Sociologists apply the rigors of the scientific method to relevant issues in the social world, from micro-interactions like the public order, to macro forces like globalization. A sociological perspective is a remarkable tool that helps people analyze the practical impact and ethical implications of people’s choices and decisions in the workplace, family, community, and wider society.

What You Will Learn

In our courses, you will learn the most important concepts, methods, and empirical research in sociology. You will learn multiple methods of data collection, professional and academic writing, and presentation skills, which will help you succeed academically and in the labor market.

Recommended Course Sequence

We offer an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Sociology and the following five courses that satisfy the IGETC and CSU-GE breadth requirements for transfer to UCs and CSUs:

  • Sociology 1 (Offered Every Semester)
  • Sociology 2 (Offered Every Semester)
  • Sociology 3 (Offered Every Semester Online)
  • Sociology 5 (Offered Every Semester)
  • Sociology 120 (Offered Spring Semester Online)

What can I do with a degree in Sociology?

Sociology is applicable to multiple issues in our diverse world. Taking our courses will prepare you for academic study and careers across many disciplines.

Every organization can use a sociologist. Upon completion of our program, you will be able to work in a variety of academic and applied settings, including marketing, social work, business, criminology, the public sector, law enforcement, health, medicine, and even programming.

 

 

Degrees & Certificates

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Sociology – AA Degree

The AA degree in Sociology will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree.

Sociology – AA-T Degree

The skills you gain with an Associate Arts Degree in Sociology for Transfer are applicable across fields of study and are useful for careers such as: education, community organizing, labor research, violence prevention advocates, and activists.
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Contact Information

Ed Loretto
History Faculty
eloretto@peralta.edu

Sarah Peterson-Guada
Psychology Faculty
speterson@peralta.edu

Araceli Quezada
aquezada@peralta.edu