Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_SOC
Control Number: 30591
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Sociology AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The Sociology program provides students with a core curriculum that instills the knowledge, skills, and practices of sociological content, theory, and methodology. In addition to helping students meet general education and core requirements for transfer to an upper-level Sociology program or to fulfill co-curricular requirements for other disciplines, the courses are also designed to help students understand the structure, processes, and functions of society, the key theoretical approaches and insights that inform sociology, and the role of social theory and research methods in understanding society. Further, the program seeks to foster critical and systemic thinking and increase self-knowledge and awareness of the diversity of the human condition.
Program Outcomes
- Use one of the three main sociological perspectives to explain the development of a social inequality.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sociological methods.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SOC A100/A100H | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| Analysis of Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods | ||
| List B | ||
| Select two courses from List A not yet taken or of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
| List C | ||
| Select one course from above not yet taken or of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | ||
| Men, Women, and Communication | ||
| Contemporary Ethnic America | ||
| The Ethnic Family | ||
| Women, Politics, and Inequality | ||
| Program Major Units | 18-19 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - CSU
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| SOC A100 or SOC A100H |
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology Honors |
3 |
| MATH A160 or PSYC A160 |
Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
| CSU GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA E- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CSU GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA A3- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSU GE AREA F- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 1 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| CSU GE AREA B2 (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 4 | |
| CSU GE AREA C1 OR C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ADT LIST B COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT LIST B COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 1 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| CSU GE AREA B1- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 4 | |
| ADT LIST C COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
- 1
American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement
- 2
Lab can be taken with B1 or B2
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
Program Sequence - IGETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| SOC A100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MATH A160 or PSYC A160 |
Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 3A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LOTE: Foreign Language or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 1 | 3-5 | |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT LIST A OR B COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 5 | |
| Units | 5 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| ADT LIST B COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 4 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 6 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| ADT LIST B OR C COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 3A OR 3B- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 2 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
- 1
LOTE Requirement for UC only. If met LOTE through HS then take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units
- 2
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
- 3
American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 3B
- 4
IGETC GE Area 1C - CSU Requirement
- 5
Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
- 6
American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 4