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Degree Options

The Department of Sociology offers two degree options: Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T).

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

The  Associate  in  Arts  in  Sociology  for  Transfer  degree  is  an  interdisciplinary  social  science  program  providing  students  an  understanding of interpersonal behavior and social structure, a critical appreciation of contemporary social life, and a form of reference for an analysis of human behavior. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Sociology guarantees the student acceptance to the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Sociology or a related field.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the major requirements for this degree, students will be able to

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, problems, institutions, history, and trends in the field of sociology.
Sociology, AA-T (Total 18 - 20.5)
Complete all of the following
Major requirements: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
SOC100 - Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC100H - Honors Introduction to Sociology 3
Select two (2) courses from the following core requirements: (Total 6 - 7.5)
Complete the following number of credits: 6-7.5
(Total 4 - 12.5)
Complete at least one of the following rules
MATH219 - Statistics and Probability 4
MATH219H - Honors Statistics and Probability 4
MATH220 - Statistics and Probability with Integrated Review 4.5
(Total 6)
Complete all of the following
SOC116 - Social Problems 3
SOC120 - Introduction to Sociological Research Methods 3
Select two (2) courses from the following (List A): (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
SOC130 - Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics 3
SOC150 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 3
SOC240 - Introduction to Social Psychology 3
SOC220 - Introduction to Gender and Sexualities 3
Select one (1) course from the following (List B): (Total 3 - 4)
Complete the following number of credits: 3-4
(Total 3 - 6)
Complete at least one of the following rules
ANTH100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH100H - Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
(Total 4 - 8)
Complete at least one of the following rules
ENGL103 - Critical Thinking and Writing 4
ENGL103H - Honors Critical Thinking and Writing 4
(Total 3 - 6)
Complete at least one of the following rules
PSYC100 - Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC100H - Honors Introduction to Psychology 3
(Total 3 - 6)
Complete at least one of the following rules
SOC115 - Death and Dying 3
SOC286 - Introduction to LGBTQ Studies 3

Associate of Arts (AA)

The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is an interdisciplinary social science program providing students an understanding of interpersonal behavior and social structure, a critical appreciation of contemporary social  life,  a  form  of  reference  for  an  analysis  of  human  behavior.  Completion of the associate of arts degree prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the major requirements for this degree, students will be able to

  • Learn to implement perspectives in dealing with social dynamics
  • Learn the application of research methods in investigating social problems
  • Understand group interaction, including gender, ethnicity, age differences, and social class
  • Learn the influence of social institutions on individuals and groups
Sociology, AA (Total 18 - 20)
Complete all of the following
Major requirements: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
SOC100H - Honors Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC100 - Introduction to Sociology 3
Select two (2) courses from the following core requirements: (Total 6 - 7)
Complete the following number of credits: 6-7
(Total 4 - 12)
Complete at least one of the following rules
MATH219 - Statistics and Probability 4
MATH219H - Honors Statistics and Probability 4
MATH220 - Statistics and Probability with Integrated Review 4
(Total 6)
Complete all of the following
SOC116 - Social Problems 3
SOC120 - Introduction to Sociological Research Methods 3
Select two (2) courses from the following (List A): (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
SOC130 - Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics 3
SOC150 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 3
SOC220 - Introduction to Gender and Sexualities 3
SOC240 - Introduction to Social Psychology 3
Select two (1) courses from the following (List B): (Total 3 - 4)
Complete the following number of credits: 3-4
(Total 3 - 6)
Complete at least one of the following rules
ANTH100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH100H - Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
SOC115 - Death and Dying 3
(Total 4 - 8)
Complete at least one of the following rules
ENGL103 - Critical Thinking and Writing 4
ENGL103H - Honors Critical Thinking and Writing 4
(Total 3 - 6)
Complete at least one of the following rules
PSYC100 - Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC100H - Honors Introduction to Psychology 3