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Term Effective:
Fall 2024
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
Description:
See state issued Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) template for any further clarification regarding program requirements.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology degree provides students with an introduction to and overview of the field of Sociology. Students learn the major theories and research methods used by sociologists, as well as develop the ability to analyze critical aspects of contemporary society. This major fulfills the Transfer Model Curriculum for transfer to California State University (CSU) campuses.
The Sociology Associate in Arts for Transfer degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Students will have to fulfill the following requirements to earn this degree.
- Completion of 60 semester 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; and
b) A minimum of 27 semester units as required for the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology major.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Earn a grade of C or better (or P) in all courses required for the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology major.
A maximum of 12 units are allowed with a P grade for students earning an Associate Degree. For detailed information, please refer to the SRJC Grading Policy.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Explain and apply the major theories, concepts, and methodologies of sociology;
- Analyze society and social groups using a sociological perspective; and
- Evaluate structures and policies of major American social institutions.
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Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Sociology (AA-T) program are:
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Complete 18.0 units from
- Sociology for Transfer Required Core
- Sociology for Transfer List A
- Sociology for Transfer List B
| Sociology for Transfer Required Core - complete 9.00 units |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 |
| SOC 2 | Modern Social Problems | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| PSYCH 9 | Introduction to Behavioral Sciences Statistics | 3.00 |
| MATH 15 | Elementary Statistics | 4.00 |
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| Sociology for Transfer List A - complete 6.00 units |
Complete any combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| AJ 56 | Crime and Criminal Justice in Society | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 30 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| SOC 10 | Close Relationships and Family Life | 3.00 |
| SOC 15 | Introduction to Sociology of Gender | 3.00 |
| SOC 30 | Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality | 3.00 |
| If choosing one of the courses below, only one will count towards the major (you do not need to take both): |
| PSYCH 1B | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 3.00 |
| SOC 5 | Sociological Research Methods | 3.00 |
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| Sociology for Transfer List B - complete 3.00 units |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| The courses chosen below must be different from List A. |
| AJ 56 | Crime and Criminal Justice in Society | 3.00 |
| ANTHRO 2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| GEOG 7 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 1A | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 30 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| SOC 3 | Self and Society | 3.00 |
| SOC 10 | Close Relationships and Family Life | 3.00 |
| SOC 15 | Introduction to Sociology of Gender | 3.00 |
| SOC 30 | Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality | 3.00 |
| If neither was chosen from List A, then one may be selected for List B: |
| PSYCH 1B | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 3.00 |
| SOC 5 | Sociological Research Methods | 3.00 |
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Program Requirements Notes:
A course used to satisfy a requirement in one category can not be used to fulfill the requirements in another category.
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