Sociology

The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer, also called the Sociology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses and/or other colleges/universities that offer bachelor's degrees in sociology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Sociology AA-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a sociology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The Sociology AA-T includes coursework in Sociology, the systematic, scientific study of society and social behavior. Sociologists look beyond individual events and experiences to the broader social patterns and variables that influence individuals. Sociologists study individual and group behaviors and social structures such as racism, sexism, poverty, health care, family, crime and deviance, population, and the environment. The sociology major is designed to provide preparation leading to careers in sociology, social work, law, criminal justice, marketing research and counseling. The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer requires a total of 19 units. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation 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: (a) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (b) 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. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.