Sociology, A.A.T.

The curriculum in the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, earning the Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment in social services or promotion.

Please refer to Graduation Requirements for more information on transfer degree requirements

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Identify the current goals of sociology.
Compare and contrast the three main sociological theories in sociology.
Apply social theories to analyze current or historical topics or events.
Differentiate social research and social research methods from other research models.
Evaluate current social research.
Describe the role that culture plays in affecting group as well as individual behaviors.
Differentiate between Sociology and the other social sciences.
Define and apply the sociological imagination/sociological perspective.
Identify and apply specific sociological terms and concepts.
Explain how various social locations such as class, race, gender, age and sexuality are vital to the study of sociology and apply them to specific sociological topics.
Identify specific social problems and their cause-effect patterns.
Critically evaluate the proposed ways to alleviate the major social problems facing society today.
Identify and analyze social change and the impact on society.
Examine and analyze institutional influences on individuals, groups, and society.
Identify and evaluate community support services and agencies.

Required Courses

SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Units
SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 Units
MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units *

Select two of the following courses (6 Units)

SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD 3 Units *
SOC 20 ETHNIC CULTURES OF THE UNITED STATES 3 Units
SOC 21 WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 3 Units
SOC 25 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION 3 Units *
SOC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units *

Select one of the following courses or any of the courses not selected above (3 Units)

ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 Units
ECON 2 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) 3 Units
ECON 4 PRINCIPLES (MICRO) 3 Units *
PHIL 12 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3 Units *
PS 1 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3 Units
PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units *
SOC 6 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES 3 Units
SOC 10 INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY 3 Units
SOC 125 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING 3 Units *
SOC 126 DEATH AND DYING 3 Units *
SOC 180 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 18

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.