Sociology – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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2208.00

Sociology is the scientific study of society, social institutions and social relationships. A key contribution of the discipline is that social factors matter. Our lives are not only shaped by personal psychology, but also by our place in the social world. Sociology examines how social structures, such as the workplace, political, economic, educational and religious institutions, affect individuals and how individuals influence these structures. Sociologists also explore how people's socioeconomic status, ethnicity, age, gender, sexualities and marital status affect their attitudes, behavior and chances in life. Sociologists organize their knowledge in theories that they both create and test through social research. Often such research is aimed at understanding important social issues and problems. Sociologists study the patterns of behavior that characterize human interaction. They seek to discover the main forces that unite and separate social groups and to determine the conditions that transform social life.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Articulate the role of sociological theories in multiple social contexts.
  • Identify and explain major sociological and theoretical perspectives.
  • Critically analyze important social issues and problems.
  • Identify patterns of behavior that characterize human interaction.

Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology for Transfer

REQUIRED CORE
SOC 001INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY3
or SOC 001H HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
SOC 002CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS3
STAT 018STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES4
or STAT C1000 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
or STAT C1000H INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
or STAT 015 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
LIST A - SELECT TWO6-7
SOSC 017
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
or PSYC 005
 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 014
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
or SOC 014H
 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
or ETH 014
 INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
or ETH 014H
 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
SOC 015
CRIME, DELINQUENCY AND SOCIETY
SOC 024
MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
SOC 030
INTRODUCTION TO GENDER
PSYC 023
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
LIST B - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A:3
SOC 016
URBAN SOCIOLOGY
SOC 022
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
SOC 035
LGBTQ STUDIES
SOC 063
AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
or ETH 063
 AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
SOC 073
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
or ETH 073
 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
SOC 083
CHICANO SOCIOLOGY
or ETH 083
 CHICANO SOCIOLOGY
Required Subtotal19-20
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.

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