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Associate of Arts in Sociology Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara City College, USA

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USD 10296

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

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24 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Sociology is the study of society and everyday life, and as such, looks at a wide range of topics concerning social structure and human behavior.  Sociological theories and methods can be applied to studying virtually any aspect of social life: culture and technology; crime and deviance; politics and economics; the self and socialization; family and group dynamics; class, race and gender; social movements and social change.  

Sociology is a dynamic discipline that is particularly well suited to understanding the nature of social reality, and addressing issues in an evolving and complex contemporary world. The Sociology major is designed to provide a strong foundation for students interested in learning the basic tools of sociology, including social theories and research methods, and how to apply them to an analysis of practically any area of social life.  Sociology provides a broad foundation that prepares students for a variety of career paths

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    10296

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75

    Application Fee
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    11700 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    SBCC does not offer scholarships to the new international students, but once the student is enrolled, they can apply once a year in Spring. But the amount is very limited.

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