Department
Chair: Sandra Wood
714 564-6536
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the
Anthropology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies department is to promote
appreciation, understanding and respect for cultural and biological diversity
using scientific principles. The three distinct disciplines of the department
provide a variety of courses for students seeking AA degrees, transfer
opportunities, and careers, including professional and personal growth. Through
diverse curriculum and pedagogy emphasizing academic reading, writing, critical
thinking and laboratory experiences, we prepare students to successfully engage
a diverse cultural and social environment in the community and
workforce.
PROGRAM SLO'S
The Department of
Anthropology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies is composed of three
distinct yet overlapping disciplines. As such we are considered to be three
separate programs each with its own program SLO.
Anthropology
Students will be able to recognize and analyze
the complex diversity of humans and their ancestors by examining our biological,
cultural and evolutionary adaptation utilizing the scientific method.
Sociology
Students will be able to identify, contrast and
apply the methods and theoretical perspectives in sociology utilized to explain
social interaction and social structure, including the analysis of social
problems.
Women's Studies
Students will be able to utilize a feminist
theoretical analysis of social interactions and social structures, explaining
the formation, maintenance, and change of socio-cultural
identities.
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES OFFERED
Anthropology
Associate in Arts degree in Anthropology (AA)
Sociology
Associate in Arts degree in Sociology (AA)
Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T)
Women's Studies
Associate in Arts degree in Women's Studies (AA)
