Degrees & Certificates
Sociology AA-T
Effective Fall 2019
Sociology is the scientific study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior and social institutions. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer program prepares students for a seamless transfer a CSU for continued study in sociology and other various fields of social science. Students who complete the program will have a basic understanding of sociological theory, skills and methods relevant to conducting rigorous sociological research, and critical knowledge of various substantive topics of sociology such as race, gender, class, sexuality, family, culture, globalization, and social problems.
Completion Requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer
to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 1 (Principles of Sociology) | 3 |
| Select Two | |
| MATH 40 (Statistics and Probability) | 4 |
| SOC 6 (Social Problems) | 3 |
| SOC 13 (Research Methods) | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Any REQUIRED CORE not already used | 3-4 |
| PSYC 3 (Introduction to Social Psychology) | 3 |
| SOC 3 (Cultural and Racial Minorities) | 3 |
| SOC 4 (Marriage and Family Relations) | 3 |
| SOC 7 (Sociology of Sexuality) | 3 |
| SOC 11 (Sociology of Gender) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Any course not already used | 3-4 |
| ANTR 3 (Social/Cultural Anthropology) | 3 |
| PSYC 1 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| SOC 5 (Introduction to Global Studies) | 3 |
| SOC 12 (Popular Culture) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 19-20 |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | 40 - 41 |
| Total Units | 60 |
See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.