Sociology: AA-T Degree
The purpose of the Associates in Arts Transfer Degree in Sociology is to provide a student with a foundation of knowledge in the field of sociology which prepares them for transfer to the CSU/UC system for further study towards a baccalaureate degree in sociology or related field. The student will develop knowledge and skills which will enable them to understand, evaluate, and apply social science research and theories. Students who complete the AA-T in Sociology will be prepared for upper-division coursework in the major.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand, evaluate, and apply socials science research, methods and theories.
- Identify how social experiences and outcomes are shaped by gender, race, ethnicity, age, social class, and sexual orientation.
- Use sociological theories to examine and explain social situations and social behaviors.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units) | ||
| SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (6 units) | ||
| Complete 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Social Research | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Sociology of Crime | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Required Electives: List B (3 units) | ||
| Complete 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
| Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Law | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| The Anthropology of Childhood | ||
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| The Child, Family and Community | ||
| The Anthropology of Childhood | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Economic History of the U.S. | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| United States History 1 | ||
| United States History 2 | ||
| World History 1 | ||
| World History 2 | ||
| History of Modern Latin America | ||
| California History | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| African American History | ||
| Introduction to Lgbt Studies in the Family, Education and Community | ||
| LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | ||
| Feminist Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | ||
| Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.