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MAJORS76 LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011The Sociology degree offers a comprehensive approach to studying thesocial aspects of the human world. The degree includes attention tothe small-scale (micro) and global (macro) perspectives of understandinghumanity. With applications to contemporary society, including business,criminal justice, healthcare, international relations and politics, a studentmajoring in Sociology will be prepared for further work and study in thecontemporary and changing world. The Sociology degree offers studentsmajor preparation for transfer to a four-year institution.Student Learning Outcomes for this major are:• Apply scientific methods of sociologicalresearch and analysis.• Comprehend the major theoretical approaches of sociology, includingconflict, functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and feminist versions.• Develop knowledge of the interrelationships of individuals, socialgroups, institutions, and society.• Consider and apply methods of sociological critical thinking,including principles of the sociological imagination.• Appreciate the value of social diversity.•••A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS(See page 45 for details.)B. REQUIRED COURSES36 units distributed as follows:1. All courses from the following:SOC 101 Introduction to SociologySOC 103 Social ProblemsSOC 106 Crime and Society2. 4 units from the following:SOC 102 Marriage, Families, and Intimate RelationshipsSOC 104 DevianceSOC 107 Race and Ethnic RelationsSOC 114 GenderSociology3. 20 units from the following:(8 units of which must be from SOC and cannot be double-countedfor Requirements B.1. and B.2.)ANT 102 Cultural AnthropologyANT 106 Visual AnthropologyANT 108 Introduction to Language and CultureANT 110 Applied AnthropologyANT 131 Special TopicsCOM 122 Mass Media and SocietyCOU 124 Group Leadership and ProcessECE 103 Child, Family, and CommunityGEG 102 Human GeographyGEG 103 World Regional GeographyMAT 201 Elementary StatisticsPHI 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHI 104 Critical ThinkingPOL 107 Political TheoryPSY 104 Social PsychologySOC 102 Marriage, Families, and Intimate RelationshipsSOC 104 DevianceSOC 107 Race and Ethnic RelationsSOC 111 Sociology of Popular CultureSOC 114 GenderSOC 131 Special TopicsC. ELECTIVE UNITS to bring the total to 90.