Sociology - Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5001B/C
This program is designed to prepare students with a general education in the principles, concepts and methodologies of Sociology. A variety of Sociology courses are offered to familiarize students with diverse yet interrelated Sociology sub-fields. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree will prepare students for career advancement and will facilitate transfer in a related major if desired.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Apply sociological imagination and sociological theories to contemporary analysis of public issues.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| SOCIO 1/1H | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCIO 2 | Modern Social Problems | 3 |
| STAT 1/1H | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Subtotal Units | 10 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO (2) courses from LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
| Social Psychology (3) | ||
| Race & Ethnic Relations in the U.S. (3) | ||
| Introduction to Sociology of Gender (3) | ||
| Sociology of the Family (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from LIST B: | ||
| LIST B | ||
Any course not already used above | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (3) | ||
| Elements of Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 19 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. 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.