Instructions:
 The information provided in this form will be used for submission to the State Chancellor’s
office, and as such, the CORs that are part of the proposed program need to have been
updated within the last 5 years, otherwise the program will not be put reviewed by the
committee.
 The information about the current program can be found at the CCC Curriculum Inventory.
 For assistance, contact Curriculum@lamission.edu.
Submitted by:
Jill Biondo
Contact Info:
biondojk@lamission.edu
Date Submitted:
11/16/15
Effective Semester: Spring 2016
Action Requested:

Select one of the four boxes below to indicate the type of change.
Date Program
Last Offered
1.
2.
3.
4.
Non-substantial change to previously approved program
Change from Inactive to Active status
Remove/Delete program from Curriculum Inventory
Change from Active to Inactive status
Current
Revised
A
State ID Code
33215
B
Top Code
2208.00
C
Title
Sociology
D
Units for Major or Area of Emphasis
18
Total Units for Degree
60
E
Certificate Units
n/a
F
Degree Type
AAT
G
Annual Completers
H
Net Annual Labor Demand (CTE only)
21
Justification: (Briefly explain the reason for the update)
Adding Sociology 31, Sociology of Gender to AA T degree in Sociology at LAMC. It would be
beneficial for students to have a greater number of areas in Sociology to explore, as they
complete their requirements to transfer and obtain an AAT degree. Class will be listed in
List A choices.
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Program Title: Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer
GE Pattern (choose only one):
Transfer (IGETC/CSU
Plan A*
Plan B**
GE)
*Plan A requires that a minimum of 18 units be completed in the major.
**Plan B requires that a minimum of 36 units be completed in the major.
Program
Statement of Program Goals and Objectives: The Associate in Arts in Sociology
Description: for Transfer provides the student with a strong foundation in the discipline, as
well as breadth of exposure to various areas included in this field. Sociology
majors are given opportunities to develop a broad understanding of core
sociological theories and the methodological skills used to evaluate human
behavior and social organizations. Sociology provides an intellectual background
for students considering careers in business, social services, public policy,
government service, international non-governmental organizations, foundations,
or academia. Students interested in transferring and/or completing an Associate
in Arts in Sociology for Transfer should meet with a counselor to determine the
coursework necessary to complete the requirements for general education and for
the major.
Program
1) Evaluate the merits of sociological research methods (e.g., interviews,
Learning
case studies, field work, content analysis, and survey design); select
Outcomes:
and apply these methods to formulate and investigate well-reasoned
sociological research questions.
2) Compare and assess the features of the major sociological theories and
perspectives of human behavior and social situations.
3) Demonstrate the ability to be academically successful in at least two
separate areas of sociological emphasis (Marriage and Family, Race and
Ethnic Relations, Crime and Delinquency, Social Psychology, Social
Problems, and/or Gender).
Program Enrollment Data:
July 1,2015 to date
<Year 1>
Course
Annual
Annual #
Department
Course Title
Enrollment
Sections
Number
Total
Soc. 1
Intro. Sociology
15
780
Soc. 2
Social Problems
4
166
Soc. 3
Crime Delinquency
1
35
Soc.4
Social Analysis
2
100
Soc. 11
Race Relations
1
50
Soc. 28
Family
1
50
Soc. 31
Sociology Gender
1
25
*Use as many rows as required to provide requested data.
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<Year 2>
Annual
Annual #
Enrollment
Sections
Total
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List of Proposed (Revised) Course Requirements
List all course requirements, including titles, unit value and the date each COR was last updated.
COURSE
Soc. 1
Soc. 2 OR
Math 227 OR
Soc. 4
2 courses from:
Soc. 11
Soc. 28
Soc. 3
Soc. 24
Soc. 31
1 course from:
Anthro. 102
Geog. 2
Phil. 6
Adm. Justice 1
TITLE
UNITS
Introduction to Sociology
American Social Problems
Elementary Statistics
Sociological Analysis
LAST UPDATE
(COR must be w/in 5
years)
3
3 or
4 or
3
Race and Ethnic Relations
Family: A Sociological Approach
Crime and Delinquency
Social Psychology (or Psych 13)
Sociology of Gender
3
3
3
3
3
Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Elements of Geography
Logic in Practice
Intro. To Administration of Justice
3
3
3
3
TOTAL Units Required
18-19
List of CURRENT Course Requirements
List all course requirements, including titles and unit value as it is CURRENTLY listed in the
catalog.
COURSE
Soc. 1
Soc. 2 OR
Math 227 OR
Soc. 4
2 courses from:
Soc. 11
Soc. 28
Soc. 3
Soc. 24
1 course from:
Anthro. 102
Geog. 2
Phil. 6
Adm. Justice 1
TITLE
Introduction to Sociology
American Social Problems
Elementary Statistics
Sociological Analysis
UNITS
3
3 or
4 or
3
Race and Ethnic Relations
Family: A Sociological Approach
Crime and Delinquency
Social Psychology (or Psych 13)
3
3
3
3
Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Elements of Geography
Logic in Practice
Intro. To Administration of Justice
3
3
3
3
3
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TOTAL Units Required
18-19
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Semester One
Prefix/#
Soc. 1
One course:
Anthro 102
Geog 2
Phil 6
Adm Jus 1
Semester Two
Prefix/#
Soc. 2
Soc. 11
Title
Introduction to Sociology
3
Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Elements of Geography
Logic in Practice
Intro to Admin Justice
Title
American Social Problems
Race Relations
Semester Three: Choose 2 Courses
Prefix/#
Title
Soc. 28
Family: a Sociological Approach
Soc. 3
Crime and Delinquency
Soc. 24
Social Psychology
Soc. 31
Sociology of Gender
Semester Four
Prefix/#
Soc. 4 or
Math 227
Units
3
Title
Sociological Analysis or Elementary Statistics
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Units
3
3
Units
3
Units
3 or 4