Sociology Program

The sociology program at Coastline Community College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer sociology program.

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Coastline Community College

11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Community College, located in Fountain Valley, California, was founded in 1976 with the intention of providing distance learning options for residents within the Coast Community College District. The school is one of 112 that comprise the California Community College System, which operates two year institutions throughout the state and is the largest such system in terms of size, number of schools and enrollment in the United States. The school serves the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Seal Beach and Fountain Valley. The school is primarily a distance learning institution, but offers on site courses through three mini campuses located in Costa Mesa, Garden Grove and Westminster, with full programs through campuses offered by the school's sister colleges, Orange Coast College and Golden West College.

Academics

Coastline Community College offers distance learning options and was the first institution to provide a complete program that could be complete through the use of a Pocket PC. Today programs are accessible through various means, including tablets, computers, and cell phones. Individuals may choose the type of program they will pursue, be it for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to pursue a bachelor's degree by first completing the first two years of that education at the community college. Once completed, students will apply for transfer to a college or university to continue their education. Transfer to a University of California or California State University system school is made easier through agreements in place that  guarantee admission if certain requirements are met.

Career training programs allow students to receive an education in a specific field or industry with the intention of seeking employment upon completion of the program. Given that's some programs require hands on training for specific skills, individuals may be required to attend classes at one of the three physical locations in order to complete their education. A programs can take between one and two years to complete, and results in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Business Administration
• History
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Coastline Community College must submit a completed application and pay all associated fees. The school is an open enrollment institution, and as such admits any student eighteen years of age or older, students who have completed high school or equivalent, and students that have completed tenth grade and received permission from their principal. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss enrollment options.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need which is determined by the school through the use of information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once the extent of need is determined the school will see which programs the student qualifies for and construct an aid packet that allows the student affordable access to education. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year and forms should be submitted early to ensure funds are disbursed in a timely manner.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coastline Community College offers an associate's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).