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Sociology AA-T Degree

This AS-T Program is designed to facilitate successful transfer to a baccalaureate sociology degree program. This degree provides students with the lower division breadth and depth of the field of sociology. Additionally, this degree exposes students to the core principles and practices in the field.

Total Units:

61-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SOC 300 Introductory Sociology	3	F(O), S(O), Su(O)	Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 301 Social Problems or	3	F(O), S(O), Su(O)	Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4
PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or	3	F, S	Cal-GETC Area 2
STAT C1000E Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 2
CalGETC Area 3A-Arts	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 3A
Any transferable elective ¹	3	F, S, Su

¹ Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 2

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SOC 302 Introduction to Social Research Methods	3	SOC 300; Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000, and STAT C1000E, PSYC 330, ECON 310 or POLS 382	S
SOC 305 Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences or	3		F, S	Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 310 Marriage and the Family or	3		F, S	Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S.	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 1A-English Composition	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1A
CalGETC Area 3B - Humanities	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 3B
CalGETC Area 5A - Physical Science	3		F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 5A

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SOC 305 ¹ Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences or	3		Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 310 ¹ Marriage and the Family or	3		Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 341 ¹ Sex and Gender in the U.S.	3		Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 1B-Critical Thinking	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1B
CalGETC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences ²	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 5B-Biological Science	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 5B
Any transferable elective ³	3	F, S, Su

¹ Select a course not taken in Semester 2.

²Suggestion-select a course not in SOC and will also meet the CSU Graduation Requirements.

³ Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

16 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SOC 301 ¹ Social Problems or	3	F(O) .S(O), Su(O)	Cal-GETC Area 4
SOC 321 ¹ Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 1C-Oral Communication	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 1C
CalGETC Area 5C- Biol/Physical Lab	1	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 5C
CalGETC Area 6-Ethnic Studies	3	F, S, Su	Cal-GETC Area 6
Any Transferable Elective ²	3	F, S, Su
Any transferable elective ²	3	F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ Select a course not taken in Semester 1.

² Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Career Options/Outlook:

Sociologists with advanced degrees and professional certificates have a broad range of employment opportunities including, but not limited to teachers, social workers, probation officers, employment counselors, urban planners and data analysts. Career opportunities require more than two years of college study.

This field studies human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form and various social, religious, political, and business organizations. It may also include studying the behavior and interaction of groups, tracing their origin and growth, and analyzing the influence of group activities on individual members.

A sample of reported job titles:

Research and Development Manager (R&D Manager), Research and Evaluation Manager, Research Associate, Research Center Director, Research Coordinator, Research Scientist, Research Specialist, Social Scientist, Sociologist, Study Director

Projected job openings nationally (2021-2031):

300

Projected growth nationally (2021-2031):

5% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$92,910/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3041.00

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 08, 2025

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