The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer emphasizes a scientific approach to the study of human society, utilizing a variety of theories and research methods to understand the interaction between human groups and institutions and their influences on each other. Sociology ranges from the study of relationships in intimate social settings to the study of large bureaucratic institutions. Students taking this major will examine a variety of social institutions, including family, religion, and education, and will gain a better understanding of the roles played by social class, gender, and race in shaping social interactions. Successful students will develop their ability to think critically about social relationships, perform scientific social research, construct analytical arguments, and communicate their ideas effectively. Completion of this major will provide a solid foundation for people interested in a wide variety of careers, including law and law enforcement, social welfare, gerontology, urban planning, business, education, and public health.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and the use of sociological theory in analyzing social reality.
2. Develop an understanding of the sociological perspectives and apply the logic to the analysis of issues.
3. Articulate the process of social change and diversity in the U.S. and in the international context.
4. Distinguish between personal opinion and evidence gathered using the scientific process.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence within Coast Colleges (Coastline College, Golden West College, and/or Orange Coast College).
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
4. Certified Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth - Coastline’s Option 2 General Education pattern), OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC - Coastline Option 3 General Education pattern).

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
SOC C100	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC C185	Analysis of Social Problems	3
MATH C160	Introduction to Statistics	4
List A
Select two of the following:		6-7
PSYC C260	Social Psychology
PSYC C280	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
SOC C110	Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
SOC C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
or ETHS C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
List B
Select one of the following or any course from List A not used to fulfill List A requirements:		3
ANTH C100	Cultural Anthropology
GEOG C185	Cultural Geography
MCOM C100	Introduction to Mass Communications
PSYC C100	Introduction to Psychology
SOC C120	Introduction to Aging Studies
or AGNG C120	Introduction to Aging Studies
Units Required for Major		19-20
CSU General Education or IGETC pattern		37-39
Transfer electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units		Varies
Total for Degree		60