Gain the tools to understand complex social problems and create positive change.
Study social interaction, social institutions, and the driving forces behind social
issues. Prepare for a meaningful career in fields like social services, non-profit
work, research, government, or community development. This program path lays the foundation
for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Social Science and Criminal Justice programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 099 (was ENGL 100) with a grade of C or better*
- SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
- Elective (3-5 credits)
*Pre- and co-requisite(s)
Second Quarter
- ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or better*
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits)
- NUTR& 101: Nutrition
- ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology
- GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
Next Action: Meet with Advisor
Third Quarter
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking or CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
- MATH& 107: Math in Society or MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)
- C or better in MATH 97 or MATH 98 OR B or better in CCP 97 or CCP 98, or placement*
- Choose one Humanities course (5 credits)
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values
- HIST& 126: World Civilizations I
- ART& 100: Art Appreciation
- MUSC 100: Fundamentals of Music
- HUM& 118: Humanities III
- Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
Next Action: Meet with Advisor
Fourth Quarter
- Choose one Social Science course (5 credits)
- POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science
- CJ& 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics
- Choose one Humanities course (5 credits)
- PHIL& 101: Intro to Philosophy
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites
- HUM& 116: Humanities I
- Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits)
- GEOG 105: Geology: Earth Revealed
- BIOL& 100: Survey of Biology
- ASTR& 101: Intro to Astronomy
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
Next Action: Meet with Advisor
Fifth Quarter
- Choose one Social Science course (5 credits)
- CDS 101: Introduction to Addictions and Chemical Dependency
- PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology
- ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology
- Choose one Humanities course (5 credits)
- HUM& 117: Humanities II
- ART 101: Beginning Drawing
- MUSC 100: Fundamentals of Music
- Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits, check lab course requirement)
- MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics (if not already taken) or MATH 246: Probability and Statistics
- ERSI 104: Introduction to Earth Sciences
- ENVS 150: Environment & Society
- OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
*Pre- and co-requisite(s) - C or better in MATH 97 or MATH 98 OR B or better in CCP 97 or CCP 98, or placement for MATH& 146; C or better in MATH 125 or MATH& 141 or placement for MATH 246
Next action: Apply for Graduation
Sixth Quarter
- Elective (5 credits)
- Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list
- Elective (5 credits)
- Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list
- Elective (5 credits)
- Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list
Next action: Graduate
1. College Success 101
COLL 101 (2 credits)
2. English Composition I
ENGL& 101 (5 credits)
Pre- and co-requisite(s): College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 99 (was ENGL 100) with a grade of C or better
3. Social Science Course
SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
4. Elective
(3 credits)
5. English Composition II
ENGL& 102 (5 credits)
6. Social Science Course
PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
7. Natural Science Requirement
Choose one:
NUTR& 101: Nutrition (5 credits)
ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
8. Communication Studies
CMST& 220: Public Speaking or CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
9. Math in Society or Introduction to Statistics
MATH& 107: Math in Society or MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)
10. Humanities Course
Choose one:
HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
HIST& 126: World Civilizations I (5 credits)
ART& 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
MUSC 100: Fundamentals of Music (5 credits)
HUM& 118: Humanities III (5 credits)
Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
11. Social Science Course
Choose one:
POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science (5 credits)
CJ& 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice (5 credits)
ECON 105: Introduction to Economics (5 credits)
12. Humanities Course
Choose one:
PHIL& 101: Intro to Philosophy (5 credits)
HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
HUM& 116: Humanities I (5 credits)
Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
13. Natural Science Course
Choose one:
GEOG 105: Geology: Earth Revealed (5 credits)
BIOL& 100: Survey of Biology (5 credits)
ASTR& 101: Intro to Astronomy (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
14. Social Science Course
Choose one:
CDS 101: Introduction to Addictions and Chemical Dependency (5 credits)
PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)
ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
15. Humanities Course
Choose one:
HUM& 117: Humanities II (5 credits)
ART 101: Beginning Drawing (5 credits)
MUSC 100: Fundamentals of Music (5 credits)
Or choose from the Humanities Distribution List
16. Natural Science Course (check lab course requirement)
Choose one:
MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics (if not already taken) or MATH 246: Probability
and Statistics (5 credits)
ERSI 104: Introduction to Earth Sciences (5 credits)
ENVS 150: Environment & Society (5 credits)
OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
Pre- and co-requisite(s): C or better in MATH 97 or MATH 98 OR B or better in CCP 97 or CCP 98, or placement for MATH& 146; C or better in MATH 125 or MATH& 141, or placement for MATH 246
17. Elective
Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list (5 credits)
18. Elective
Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list (5 credits)
19. Elective
Choose from any courses listed above or from the distribution list (5 credits)
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