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 California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
    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.
  3. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

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:
PSY 203
Research Methods in Psychology4
SOC 202
Contemporary Social Problems3
STAT C1000
Introduction to Statistics 14
Select two (2) of the following courses:
ANTH 216
Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives3
or ANTH 216H
 Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors
PSY 220
Introduction to Social Psychology3
SOC 114
Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations3
SOC 118
Race and Ethnicity 3
SOC 220
Introduction to Gender3
Select one (1) of the following courses or any one (1) course not selected above:
ANTH 210
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
or ANTH 210H
 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
ANTH 212
Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3
ENGL C1003
Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature4
or ENGL C1003H
 Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors
PHIL 110
Philosophy/Logic3
PSYC C1000
Introduction to Psychology 3
Total Units19-20
1

STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT 1000S. If taken with STAT 1000S, only the units for STAT C1000 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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL C1000
or ENGL C1000E
or ENGL C1000H
 Academic Reading and Writing
or Academic Reading and Writing
or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
 4-5
STAT C1000
or STAT C1000H
 Introduction to Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics - Honors
4
HIST C1001
or HIST C1001H
or HIST C1002
or HIST C1002H
or HIST 160
or HIST 160H
 United States History to 1877
or United States History to 1877 - Honors
or United States History since 1865
or United States History since 1865 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
or History of Women in the United States - Honors
 3
SOC 201
or SOC 201H
 Introduction to Sociology
or Introduction to Sociology - Honors
 3
UC/CSU Elective 3
 Units17-18
Spring Term 1
BIOL 105
or BIOL 105H
or Introduction to Biology with Lab - Honors
 3
PSYC C1000
or PSYC C1000H
 Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Psychology - Honors
 3
Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition 3
Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication 3
 Units12
Second Year
Fall Term 2
POLS C1000
or POLS C1000H
 American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
 3
PSY 203 Research Methods in Psychology 4
SOC 114
or ANTH 210
or SOC 118
or SOC 220
 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations
or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Race and Ethnicity
or Introduction to Gender
 3
Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies 3
UC/CSU Elective 3
 Units16
Spring Term 2
SOC 118
or ANTH 210
or SOC 114
or SOC 220
 Race and Ethnicity
or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
or Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relations
or Introduction to Gender
 3
Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts 3
Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science without Lab 3
UC/CSU Elective 3
UC/CSU Elective 3
 Units15
 Total Units60-61
 
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
 
*Students interested in double majoring with the ADT in Psychology should select PSY 205 or PSY 206 as part of their electives. 

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.