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. The 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 IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 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 Courses
SOC 1Introduction to Sociology3
or SOC 1H Introduction to Sociology - Honors
Select two courses6
Contemporary Social Problems
Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
Elementary Statistics
Elementary Statistics - Honors
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
List A
Select two courses from the following or any course not already selected from core courses:6
Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to Criminology - Honors
Marriage and the Family
Marriage and the Family - Honors
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors
List B
Select one course from the following or any course not already selected from list A3-4
Critical Thinking and Writing
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
Human Geography
Human Geography - Honors
Introduction to Logic
Introduction to Logic - Honors
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking and Writing
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology - Honors
Introduction to Gerontology
Religion, Culture, and Change
Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Pacific Islands' and Asian American Communities
Total Units for Major18-20
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 139-42
Total Units60
1

Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC. 

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.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology 3
CSU ARTS CSU GE C1 Arts Crse 3
CSU SELF CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr 3
 Units13
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 4  
 Units0
Spring Term 1
PSYC 10 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 4
CSU HUM CSU GE C2 Humanities Crse 3
SOC 2 Contemporary Social Problems 3
SOC 14 OR SOC 20 OR SOC 5 3  
 Units10
Summer Term 1
CSU ART/H CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Hum Crse 3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
CSU SCNC1 CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse 3
CSU AMIST CSU GE American Institutions 3
CSU ETHS CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies 3
ENGL 1C OR PHIL 3 OR PHIL 8 OR PHIL 9 3  
 Units9
Winter Term 2
CSU AMIST CSU GE American Institutions 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
CSU SCNC2 CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse 3
CSU SCNC LAB 1 unit 1  
Elective (3 units) 3  
SOC 14 OR SOC 20 OR SOC 5 3  
GEOG 2 OR PSYC 1A OR SOC 15 OR SOC 36 OR SOC 4 OR SOC 7 3  
 Units3
 Total Units41
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