ADT in Sociology

This Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree (AA-T) provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into sociology programs. Students will take courses in sociology as well as related fields required for sociology majors. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.

In addition to helping students meet general education and core requirements for transfer to an upper-level sociology program, these courses are designed to help students understand the structure, processes, and functions of society, the key theoretical approaches and insights that inform sociology, and the role of social theory and research methods in understanding society. Further the program seeks to foster critical and systemic thinking and increase self-knowledge and awareness of the diversity of the human condition.

A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Sociology A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Communicate knowledge of sociological theory and social research in order to better understand and explain the social world.
  2. Identify the structure of groups, organizations, and societies.
  3. Employ sociological concepts to examine society in everyday life.
  4. Be prepared for transfer.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
SOC 201Introduction to Sociology3
or SOC 201H Introduction to Sociology - Honors
Select two (2) of the following courses:
Introductory Statistics 14
Research Methods in Psychology4
Contemporary Social Problems3
Select two (2) of the following courses:
Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives3
Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors
Introduction to Social Psychology3
Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations3
Race and Ethnicity 3
Introduction to Gender3
Select one (1) of the following courses or any one (1) course not selected above:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
Introduction to Physical Anthropology3
Composition and Critical Thinking3
Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
Philosophy/Logic3
Introduction to Psychology3
Total Units19-20
1

MATH 165 is degree applicable with or without MATH 065. If taken with MATH 065, only the units for MATH 165 will be counted towards the degree.

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 165
Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
SOC 201
Introduction to Sociology
or Introduction to Sociology - Honors
3
COUN 160
Strategies for College Success
or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
SPCH 101
Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
3
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Psychology - Honors
3
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
BIOL 105
General Biology
or General Biology - Honors
4
 Units13
Summer Term 1
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
SOC 202 Contemporary Social Problems 3
SOC 114 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations 3
ASTR 115
Planetary Astronomy
or Planetary Astronomy - Honors
or Life In The Universe
or Physical Oceanography
or Introduction to Forest Ecology
or Physical Geography
or Introduction to Weather and Climate
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Ethnic Voices in Film
or Yoga
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
SOC 118 Race and Ethnicity 3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
ANTH 210
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
3
PSY 205
Developmental Psychology
or Child Growth and Development
3
 Units12
 Total Units60

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.