The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for sociology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a sociology baccalaureate degree.
This degree is designed to give foundational knowledge in the field of Sociology for students looking to transfer, or for those who want a broad understanding of sociology and the social world.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
Select one: SOC 101 / SOC 101H M | 3.0 | |
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 001A) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle; the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0);completion of ENGL 101 and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle;the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) (IGETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) (3.5 units) (Formerly ENGL 001A, ENGL 101) Prerequisite:Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. | ||
POLS C1000 / POLS C1000H (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics (3.0 units) (Formerly POLS 110, 002) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. POLS C1000H - American Government and Politics - Honors (3.0 units) (Formerly POLYS 110H, POLS 110H) Advisory: ENGL C1000 This is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course. | ||
UC/CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 12.5 | |
2nd Semester | ||
Select One: PSY 190 / STAT C1000 / STAT C1000H (IGETC 2)*M | 4.0 | |
PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. STAT C1000 - Introduction to Statistics (formerly MATH 130) (4.0 units) (Formerly MATH 012, MATH 130) Advisory:Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. ENGL C1000, READ 101 This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. STAT C1000H - Introduction to Statistics - Honors (formerly MATH 130H) (4.0 units) Advisory:Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. READ 101, ENGL C1000 This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This is an honors course. This course is recommended for students intending on participating in the Honors Transfer Program. | ||
Select One: SOC 105 / SOC 110 / SOC 130 M | 3.0 | |
SOC 105 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in the social scientific study of human sexuality. The course provides students with knowledge about the processes and variation in sexual functions, reproduction, intimate relationships, sexual and gender role development, and sexual activities. The social, cultural, and historical contexts of human sexuality are critically analyzed; and numerous factors involved in human sexuality are explored, emphasizing sexuality as a form of human interaction. SOC 110 - Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural Perspective (Same as ANTH 110) (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 010) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in human sexuality from a cross-cultural perspective. Sexual anatomy, development, response, and behavior will be examined, along with historical and cultural patterns. Students will learn about the development and expression of gender and orientation from both Western and non-Western perspectives, with an emphasis on the influence of culture on individuals. SOC 130 - Introduction to Disability Studies (3.0 units) Advisory:SOC 101 This course introduces the topic of disability studies from a sociological perspective. Students learn definitions and distinctions involved in the study of disabilities, which include various theories and models of disability. The course is designed for students who want to learn about the connections between disability and society, including the culture of disability and ableism, the relationship between disability and various social institutions, and the intersectional relationship between disabled and other marginalized groups. | ||
US HISTORY (IGETC 3B)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
Cal-GETC 3a - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Cal-GETC 6 - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 16.0† | |
Summer 1 | ||
Cal-GETC 1c - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
The course data is currently unavailable. | 0 | |
Total Semester Units: | 3.0 | |
3rd Semester | ||
Select One: SOC 114 / SOC 116 / SOC 120 / SOC 127 / PSY 200 (IGETC 4)M | 3.0 | |
SOC 114 - Hookups, Breakups, and Makeups (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 014) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in examining issues such as marriage, family, and emerging alternative lifestyles from a sociological perspective. The course explores love, sexuality, mate selection, and engagement preceding traditional marriage and family patterns; extra-marital and non-marital unions; singles; and future trends in intimate relationship styles. SOC 116 - Power, Oppression, and Privilege: Race and Ethnic Relations (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 016) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of multiethnic, multiracial societies. The course presents an overview of the structure and character of racial and ethnic relations in the United States and abroad. Students gain knowledge of the treatment and experiences of a variety of racial and ethnic groups and gain insight into the complex social features of intergroup contact. SOC 120 - She, He, They: Intersections of Gender (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. In this course students explore how gender shapes peoples' lives and the world around them. Using a sociological perspective, students will examine gender as a social construction rather than a simple biological difference. Topics may include cultural ideas of gender, gender and the economy, politics, the media, families, and education. This course is designed for students who want to learn more about the social connections of gender, and how the importance of gender differences are reinforced in society today. SOC 127 - Introduction to Criminology (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 027) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in the subject of criminology. The scientific analysis of the nature, extent, and causes of violations of societal rules of behavior formally defined as crime and delinquency is emphasized. The course includes an analysis of the development of criminal law and the administration of criminal justice; the patterns of criminality and delinquency; the impact of crime on social change; and the labeling, identification, characteristics, and treatment of criminals and delinquents. PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 units) (Formerly PSY 002) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 101H and PSY 190 or MATH 130 or MATH 130H This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of science and the examination of hypothetical deductive methods and their relationship to theory. Topics include the nature of experimental research and design, experimental and non-experimental research-including group and single-subject designs, literature reviews, research ethics, the collection and analysis of data, and writing APA-style reports. Collection, handling, and analysis of original empirical data during and outside of class, and in both experimental and nonexperimental designs, are an integral component of the course. The course is designed for students intending to pursue a degree in psychology. | ||
Cal-GETC 1b - Critical Thinking and CompositionGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Cal-GETC 5a - Physical ScienceGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Cal-GETC 5c - LaboratoryGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in IGETC 5A or 5B. | ||
Cal-GETC 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesGE | 3.0 | |
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Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
4th Semester | ||
SOC 102 - Major Social ProblemsM | 3.0 | |
SOC 102 - Major Social Problems (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 001B) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the definition, development, reduction, and elimination of major social problems in contemporary society. Topics include problems of mental and physical health, including addictions, crime and violence, social inequality, terrorism and war, and technology and the environment. Various social theories and relevant empirical research are critically examined throughout the course. | ||
Select One: SOC 114 / SOC 116 / SOC 120 / SOC 127 / PSY 200 M | 3.0 | |
SOC 114 - Hookups, Breakups, and Makeups (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 014) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in examining issues such as marriage, family, and emerging alternative lifestyles from a sociological perspective. The course explores love, sexuality, mate selection, and engagement preceding traditional marriage and family patterns; extra-marital and non-marital unions; singles; and future trends in intimate relationship styles. SOC 116 - Power, Oppression, and Privilege: Race and Ethnic Relations (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 016) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of multiethnic, multiracial societies. The course presents an overview of the structure and character of racial and ethnic relations in the United States and abroad. Students gain knowledge of the treatment and experiences of a variety of racial and ethnic groups and gain insight into the complex social features of intergroup contact. SOC 120 - She, He, They: Intersections of Gender (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. In this course students explore how gender shapes peoples' lives and the world around them. Using a sociological perspective, students will examine gender as a social construction rather than a simple biological difference. Topics may include cultural ideas of gender, gender and the economy, politics, the media, families, and education. This course is designed for students who want to learn more about the social connections of gender, and how the importance of gender differences are reinforced in society today. SOC 127 - Introduction to Criminology (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 027) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in the subject of criminology. The scientific analysis of the nature, extent, and causes of violations of societal rules of behavior formally defined as crime and delinquency is emphasized. The course includes an analysis of the development of criminal law and the administration of criminal justice; the patterns of criminality and delinquency; the impact of crime on social change; and the labeling, identification, characteristics, and treatment of criminals and delinquents. PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 units) (Formerly PSY 002) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 101H and PSY 190 or MATH 130 or MATH 130H This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of science and the examination of hypothetical deductive methods and their relationship to theory. Topics include the nature of experimental research and design, experimental and non-experimental research-including group and single-subject designs, literature reviews, research ethics, the collection and analysis of data, and writing APA-style reports. Collection, handling, and analysis of original empirical data during and outside of class, and in both experimental and nonexperimental designs, are an integral component of the course. The course is designed for students intending to pursue a degree in psychology. | ||
Cal-GETC 5b - Biological ScienceGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
The course data is currently unavailable. | 0 | |
Total Semester Units: | 9.0† | |
Total Units for Sociology AA-T program (Transfer to Cal-GETC) | 53.5† | |
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† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
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Students will understand the foundations of Sociology as a discipline.
Students will have a broad understanding of society and social behavior.
Students will understand the importance of social and historical contexts.
Students will demonstrate basic social analysis skills.
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