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SOCIOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE
(MAJOR #
C.7610.AA-T)
Sociology is the scientific, systematic study of human
society and social interaction. The sociological perspective
is a powerful tool to critically analyze and understand
contemporary society at the local, regional, national, and global
levels. Sociology focuses on face-to-face social interactions as
well as on large-scale social institutions such as economy,
politics, education, mass media, religion, and the criminal
justice system. Sociology’s subject matter ranges from the
intimate family setting to the large, impersonal organization,
from the world of work to the world of sport, from social
divisions of class, race, and gender to cultural bonds based
on shared values and traditions. It emphasizes how individual
behavior is influenced by the structure of society and how
individual behavior can influence the structure of society. All
classes emphasize multicultural and gender issues.A sociology
major usually transfers to a four-year institution to complete
a Bachelor’s Degree. Because of the broad scope of subject
matter, sociology is excellent preparation for a wide range of
career paths, including teaching, journalism, law, business,
communications, nonprofit management, corrections/law
enforcement, social work, counseling, urban planning, public
service, and politics.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Prepare students with the knowledge and skills required
to succeed in the study of sociology.
2. Provide students with the skills for critical thinking
and perceptive reading.
3. Provide students with the skills for sociological analysis.
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer
Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units
that are eligible for transfer to the California
State University, including both of the following:
a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or the California
State University General Education –
Breadth requirements.
b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter
units in a major or area of emphasis, as
determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of
2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also
require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in
all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Required Core - 10 units including List A
SOC 1A
Introduction to Sociology................ 3
List A - 7 units
SOC 1B
Critical Thinking
about Social Problems...................... 3
Select one Statistics course
MATH 11
Elementary Statistics........................ 4
STAT 7
Elementary Statistics........................ 4
List B - 6 units
SOC 2
American Minority Groups............. 3
PSY 5
Social Psychology............................. 3
SOC 32
Courtship, Marriage, and
Divorce: Family &
Interpersonal Relationships.............. 3
List C - 3 units
ANTHRO 2
Cultural Anthropology.................... 3
Total Units for the Major
19
Advisor: Huigen