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.
Required Core (6 Units)
SOC 101INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY3
SOC 110CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS3
AND
One course from the following:3-4
SOC 270
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
SOC 106
RACE AND ETHNICITY
SOC 116
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 116
 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 135
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
SOC 140
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
SOC 255
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
List B
Select 1 course from the following:3
SOC 106
RACE AND ETHNICITY
SOC 107
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
SOC 115
FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE
or ASIA 115
 FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE
SOC 116
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 116
 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 135
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
SOC 140
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
SOC 150
MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES
or MAS 150
 MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES
SOC 151
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE
or AFRO 151
 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE
SOC 170
CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES
or MAS 170
 CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES
SOC 255
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
Total Units18-19
*

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.