Sociology, AA-T (Degree A0419)
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
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 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 1H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Select two courses | 6 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
or SOC 2H | Contemporary Social Problems - Honors | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or MATH 110H | Elementary Statistics - Honors | |
or PSYC 10 | 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 | ||
or SOC 5H | Introduction to Criminology - Honors | |
| Marriage and the Family | ||
or SOC 14H | Marriage and the Family - Honors | |
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
or SOC 20H | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors | |
| List B | ||
| Select one course from the following or any course not already selected from list A | 3-4 | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL 1CH | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| Human Geography | ||
or GEOG 2H | Human Geography - Honors | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
or PHIL 3H | Introduction to Logic - Honors | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or PHIL 9H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYC 1AH | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Gerontology | ||
| Sociology of Religion | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Asian American Communities | ||
| Total Units for Major | 18-20 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | 39-42 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| PSYC 10 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| ADJU 3 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| SOC 2 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU HUM | CSU GE C2 Humanities Crse | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| CSU ART/H | CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Hum Crse | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| CSU SCNC LAB 1 unit 1 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 44 | |
