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:
- Communicate knowledge of sociological theory and social research in order to better understand and explain the social world.
- Identify the structure of groups, organizations, and societies.
- Employ sociological concepts to examine society in everyday life.
- Be prepared for transfer.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following 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 the California 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.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| SOC 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Introductory Statistics 1 | 4 | |
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
or ANTH 216H | Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors | |
| Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity | 3 | |
| Introduction to Gender | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses or any one (1) course not selected above: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 | |
| Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
or ENGL 103H | Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | |
| Philosophy/Logic | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
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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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| SOC 201 or SOC 201H |
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 204 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 101 or SPCH 101H |
Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| PSY 101 or PSY 101H |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors |
3 |
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 103H |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| BIOL 105 or BIOL 105H |
General Biology or General Biology - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| SOC 118 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| ANTH 210 or ANTH 210H |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors |
3 |
| PSY 205 or PSY 206 |
Developmental Psychology or Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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.