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FINANCIAL AID RATE

40%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

27:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,298

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Santa Barbara City 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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Santa Barbara City College

303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1, Santa Maria, CA

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a two-year community college in the southern, coastal region of California. It offers affordable two-year associate degrees, professional certificates, community education, and transfer study programs for students hoping to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor's degree. SBCC also offers distance education with many online courses available.

More than 80 degree programs and 50 career technical programs are available at Santa Barbara City College. SBCC has transfer agreement partnerships with seven University of California campuses, California State University Channel Islands, and at least one private or independent college.

In September of 2011, SBCC was named one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program. SBCC was the only community college in the State of California to be named to the list. Criteria that qualified SBCC for consideration were its excellent job-relevant programs and its high transfer rates.

SBCC has also been listed in the "Top 100 Associate Degree Producers" in the U.S., according to Community College Week newspaper.

History

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) was founded in 1909, and is one of the oldest community colleges in California. SBCC was closed shortly after World War I, as its work was taken over by the Santa Barbara State Normal School that later became Santa Barbara State College. Still later, Santa Barbara State College became the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Reorganized in 1946, SBCC was re-established as Santa Barbara Junior College. It became Santa Barbara City College in 1959. That same year, it moved to its present and permanent campus location on the Santa Barbara Mesa, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The college continues to reside on a single, consolidated campus at Santa Barbara Mesa.

Academics

The academic calendar for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. The summer semester is called a "session."

Colleges and Schools

The academic units for Santa Barbara City College are divided into departments, rather than into colleges and schools.

Student Life

There are many ways at SBCC that students can get involved on campus. SBCC students can choose to join one of the many student clubs and organizations, or join an intramural sports team. There are performances available at the Garvin Theatre, or political rallies on campus. The college hosts many creative writing contests and other activities or events that engage students in college life at SBCC.

Traditions

The school colors for Santa Barbara City College are red and white, with gray as an accent color. The school mascot is a vaquero (a cowboy in Spanish), and the athletic teams are nicknamed the SBCC "Vaqueros."

Athletics

The Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) "Vaqueros" athletic teams have won many state titles and compete in 17 intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Santa Barbara City College has one campus at Santa Barbara Mesa, the former location of University of California, Santa Barbara.

Community Life

SBCC is located in scenic Santa Barbara, once of the most beautiful seaside communities on the California coastline. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities year round, fine dining and entertainment, shopping at the Paseo Nuevo mall, attending a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, or visiting a local museum or art gallery. There are boat trips to the nearby Channel Islands, and plenty of chances to surf at the beach. Students at SBCC can volunteer with one of the more than 1,500 non-profit organizations in Santa Barbara.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Barbara City College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree95

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male25
Female70

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Hispanic57
White24
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien5
Unknown2

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

Upon completion of the Sociology program at Santa Barbara City College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Santa Barbara City College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Santa Barbara City College may offer services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Beach Volleyball