Sociology
Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01901)
Sociology is the study of human behavior, social interactions, and social groups. It combines scientific methods with theoretical perspectives, integrating the findings of anthropology, history, political science, and psychology. A degree in sociology is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of human interaction, social processes, social structures, and tools of sociological investigation. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) degree satisfies the requirements of the STAR Act for Transfer to a CSU.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Students will be able to apply sociological theories and concepts to identify, describe and analyze social phenomena.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
- Completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern for CSU. For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core (6 Units) | ||
SOC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
SOC 110 | CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
AND | ||
One course from the following: | 3-4 | |
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | ||
or PSYC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
or MATH 119 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
List A | ||
Any 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
RACE AND ETHNICITY | ||
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 116 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER | ||
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS | ||
List B | ||
Select 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
RACE AND ETHNICITY | ||
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION | ||
FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
or ASIA 115 | FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE | |
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 116 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER | ||
MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
or MAS 150 | MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | |
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
or AFRO 151 | INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE | |
CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES | ||
or MAS 170 | CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES | |
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS | ||
Total Units | 18-19 |
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Transfer Center. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.