Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

PROGRAM CODE: 2A30802

The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer, also called the Sociology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses and/or other colleges/universities that offer bachelor's degrees in sociology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Sociology AA-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a sociology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The Sociology AA-T includes coursework in Sociology, the systematic, scientific study of society and social behavior. Sociologists look beyond individual events and experiences to the broader social patterns and variables that influence individuals. Sociologists study individual and group behaviors and social structures such as racism, sexism, poverty, health care, family, crime and deviance, population, and the environment. The sociology major is designed to provide preparation leading to careers in sociology, social work, law, criminal justice, marketing research and counseling. The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer requires a total of 19 units. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation 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. 3. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
REQUIRED CORE: (10 units) MATH 120 F/HF, MATH 121 F, PSY 161 F/HF and SOSC 120 F are considered equivalent courses; however, SOSC 120 F is recommended for this degree.
SOC 101 F	Introduction to Sociology	3
or SOC 101HF	Honors Introduction to Sociology
SOC 102 F	Social Problems	3
SOSC 120 F	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4
LIST A: Select two (6 units)		6
SOSC 125 F	Introduction to Research Methods	3
SOC 230 F	Sociology of Gender	3
or SOC 230HF	Honors Sociology of Gender
SOC 275 F	Marriage and Family	3
or SOC 275 F	Marriage and Family
SOC 290 F	Sociology of Race and Ethnicity	3
or SOC 290HF	Honors Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
or SOC 295 F	Social Inequality
SOC 292 F	Introduction to Criminology	3
or SOC 292HF	Honors Introduction to Criminology
PSY 251 F	Social Psychology	3
or PSY 251HF	Honors Social Psychology
LIST B: Select one (3 units)		3
SOC 201 F	Dying and Death	3
SOC 250 F	Sociology of Aging	3
SOC 277 F	Sociology of Religion	3
or SOC 277HF	Honors Sociology of Religion
SOC 280 F	Media, Culture and Society	3
SOC 285 F	Drugs and Society	3
or SOC 285HF	Honors Drugs and Society
Total Units		19

Outcome 1: Assess the power dynamics that produce stratification and inequality and be able to examine how time and space shape these processes.

Outcome 2: Evaluate key sociological theories and concepts, explain the development of these theories and concepts in their specific historical contexts, and apply them in explaining past and current social phenomena.

Outcome 3: Appraise research, including assessing the theoretical ground on which it is based, interpreting the literature review, and critically evaluating the project's methodological strengths and limitations, and ethical and political implications.

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