Sociology for Transfer

Description

This curriculum provides a systematic study of human behavior in social groups. The primary focus is on the importance of social groups within the larger society; sociology seeks to explain the broad range of human behavior as it is influenced by the social context. It focuses on how people coordinate their activities to achieve both individual and collective goals. Courses examine the theories, techniques, and principles basic to the study of human behavior within social groups. This curriculum provides a solid foundation upon which to build the sociology major at a four-year school. The degree guarantees transfer to a CSU as a junior.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) is granted upon successful completion of a courses in the degree. The following is required for all AD-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework, that is courses numbered 1500 and above. Note that while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission to a CSU, some transfer institutions for certain majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with the transfer counselor at the transferring institution for details. Students are advised to check on ASSIST.org for the most recent information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T or AS-T major courses as detailed in section of the catalog under Degrees & Certificates. Please see a counselor for more information.
4. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Sociology for Transfer major, a student will be able to:

1. Accessing, reviewing, and analyzing current sociological literature.
2. Diversity of research methodologies.
3. Diversity of social life, inequality, social conflict, and relations of power.
4. Integrating life goals and professional and career interests with a sociological perspective.
5. Theoretical perspectives that inform sociological analysis.
6. Major substantive areas of sociological analysis.