Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T)
This degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition to a California State University. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of Sociology through the study of facts, principles, and theories that pertain to basic sociological issues. Students will acquire the ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative sociological data, communicate effectively about social issues, and identify group/cultural influences. Additionally they will acquire sociological topics from a scientific perspective, using systematic investigation and critical thinking methods.
Program Outcomes
- Describe the major sociological theories and apply them to a variety of social phenomena.
- Demonstrate how social structures, institutions, cultural practices, and social inequality have influenced their personal lives.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
This Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Sociology for all CSU campuses. Students planning to transfer to institutions other than the CSU are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include: law, public administration, social services, applied research, leadership and management in non-profit organizations.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 34 | |
California-General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | ||
| + | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 19 | |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| SOC 002 | Social Problems * | 3 |
| SOC 010 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 026 | Marriage and Family Life | 3 |
| SOC 015 | Self and Society | 3 |
| or SOC 043 | Sociology of Deviance | |
| or ETHN 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies | |
| SSCI 025 | Statistics - Social Sciences * | 4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 19 | |
Select additional transferable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. The following courses are recommended by the Sociology Department. | ||
| ANTH 010 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CHLD 039 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ETHN 001 | Black American Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 002 | American Indian Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 003 | Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 004 | Asian American Studies | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 005 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 010 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HSRV 122 | Practices in Human Services/Social Work | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 12 units may be double counted above in Cal-GETC.