About the Program
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior in society. It uses a variety of research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain human social behavior and social change. Sociology students examine a wide range of human interactions including marriage and family units, crime and deviance, culture and social change, group processes and interactions having to do with class, race and gender; diversity and globalization, social stratification and mobility and social movements. Program courses will help develop the student’s ability to examine the broader connections between personal life, public issues and social structure. Sociology provides a valuable major for a diverse range of career paths including teaching, social work, probation officer, employment counseling, urban planning and others.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California State University General Education (CSU GE) 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) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
A.A.-T Major Requirements
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 010H | Honors Introduction to Sociology |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | 3 |
| MATH 063 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| AJ 113 | Violent Crime in America | 3 |
| ETH 027 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| PSYCH 012 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 022 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 017 | Sociology of Marriage and Family | 3 |
| Introduction to Administration of Justice | |
| ADS 070 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | |
| COMS 018 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| CIS 041 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 033 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 081 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| African American Culture | |
| ETH 026 | Vietnamese Women in the U.S. | 3 |
| ETH 028 | Introduction to Critical Race & Social Justice | 3 |
| ETH 029 | Women of Color in the United States | 3 |
| Chicana/o Culture | |
| Vietnamese American Culture | |
| ETH 042 | Asian American Experience | 3 |
| Child Development | |
| Introduction to Cultural Geography | |
| Introduction to Global Studies | |
| HED 010 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HUMNT 003 | Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| HIST 001 | Survey of American History | 3 |
| KIN 010 | Sports in Society | 3 |
| HIST 001H | Honors Survey of American History | 3 |
| HIST 009 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 021 | African American History | 3 |
| HIST 024 | History and Culture of the American Indian | 3 |
| JOURN 021 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| Politics and Government In America | |
| KIN 010 | Sports in Society | 3 |
| POLSC 001H | Honors Politics and Government in America | 3 |
| General Psychology | |
| PSYCH 010H | Honors General Psychology | 3 |
| SL 015 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
Consult with a counselor to determine if course may also be applied towards CSU GE or IGETC pattern.
A.A.-T Degree Requirements
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| 18 |
| 37 - 39 |
| 12-20 |
