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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
Eugene Tashima<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Associate Degree<br />
Sociology courses may be used to fulfill requirements<br />
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal<br />
Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this<br />
major. SOC 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used<br />
for Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major<br />
requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Sociology major<br />
Human Services major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Sociology major<br />
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is<br />
to prepare students for transfer to the California State<br />
University system. (See page 69)<br />
Local Bachelors Program<br />
For information on the following program located in the<br />
High Desert, please visit: www.vvc.edu/offices/<br />
guidance and counseling/ and select “Counseling<br />
Information Sheets”:<br />
• Brandman University, <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Campus<br />
Sociology major<br />
SOCIOLOGY COURSES<br />
SOC 50 SOCIOLOGY OF PARENTING<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course provides an introduction to the challenges,<br />
risks and changes caused by parenthood, the impact of<br />
parenting styles on the development of children, the<br />
effect of socio-cultural roles in parenting, and the<br />
dynamics of adult/child relationships. It further provides<br />
strategies, skills and resources to promote healthy<br />
family living.<br />
This course is a survey of the various characteristics of<br />
social life, the process of social interaction and the tools<br />
of sociological investigation. Emphasis is on culture,<br />
socialization, and basic institutions.<br />
SOC 102 AMERICAN SOCIAL PROBLEMS<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
This one semester survey course will focus on<br />
identification of major sociological theories, concepts,<br />
and perspectives in an analytical approach to the study<br />
of social problems in contemporary American society.<br />
SOC 103 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE<br />
Units: 3.0 -48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course is a survey of analytical and theoretical<br />
concepts involved in the sociological study of courtship,<br />
marriage and family in American society.<br />
SOC 107 THE ETHNIC EXPERIENCE IN AMERICAN<br />
SOCIETY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite.)<br />
This is a one semester sociological survey of major<br />
racial/ethnic groups in American society. This course<br />
will focus on historical experiences and their relationship<br />
to contemporary social realities faced by these<br />
racial/ethnic groups in American society. It will also<br />
investigate their contributions and special experiences<br />
as minorities.<br />
SOC 128 SPECIAL TOPICS<br />
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.<br />
SOC 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY<br />
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU<br />
SOC 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION<br />
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 units). CSU<br />
SOCIOLOGY<br />
SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite).<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 305