Sociology (AA-T Degree A0419)

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0419
Sociology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human relations and social structures which emphasizes the interaction between personality, culture and society. Mt. San Antonio College Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree requires students to use sociological theories and research to evaluate the basic dimensions of social inequality and social change, and assess how social forces shape, guide and influence individual and group behavior. Students will acquire the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue post-secondary degrees in sociology and a variety of specializations in the field. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is designed to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU major in Sociology.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern or and a major of 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (or “P”) in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Core Courses9-10
BUSC 17
Applied Business Statistics
or PSYC 10
 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or SOC 23
 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Social Sciences
or STAT C1000
 Introduction to Statistics
or STAT C1000H
 Introduction to Statistics - Honors
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 1H
 Introduction to Sociology - Honors
SOC 2
Contemporary Social Problems
or SOC 2H
 Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
List A6-7
Choose two courses from the following:
PSYC 3
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
or PSYC 3H
 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - Honors
or SOC 12
 Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences
SOC 5
Introduction to Criminology
or SOC 5H
 Introduction to Criminology - Honors
SOC 7
Religion, Culture, and Change
SOC 14
Marriage and the Family
or SOC 14H
 Marriage and the Family - Honors
SOC 15
Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
SOC 20
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
or SOC 20H
 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors
SOC 36
Pacific Islands' and Asian American Communities
SOC 40
Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles
or SOC 40H
 Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles - Honors
SOC 110
Introduction to Social Justice
SOC 130
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
List B3
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A
ANTH 5
Cultural Anthropology
or ANTH 5H
 Cultural Anthropology - Honors
ETHS 1
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
HIST 36
Women in American History
JOUR 107
Race, Culture, Gender, and Mass Media Images
SIGN 202
Cultures in the Deaf Community
Total Units for Major18-20
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 134
Total Units60
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Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

Program Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Analyze cultural and gender diversity in humans.
  • Explain the development of the person within society.
  • Explain how biology relates to behavior or society.
  • Discuss historical and political implications on society.

​Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

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