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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

  1. Use one of the three main sociological perspectives to explain the development of a social inequality.
  2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sociological methods.
  3. 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:

  1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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/A100HIntroduction to Sociology3
List A
Select two of the following:6-7
MATH A160
Introduction to Statistics
or PSYC A160
 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC A185/A185H
Analysis of Social Problems
SOC A200
Introduction to Research Methods
List B
Select two courses from List A not yet taken or of the following:6-7
GNDR A100
Introduction to Gender Studies
SOC A110
Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
SOC A150
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
List C
Select one course from above not yet taken or of the following:3-4
ANTH A100/A100H
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH A105
Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior
CMST/GNDR A165
Men, Women, and Communication
ETHS A100
Contemporary Ethnic America
ETHS A190
The Ethnic Family
GNDR A130
Women, Politics, and Inequality
Program Major Units18-19
CSU or IGETC for CSU 37-39
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementVaries
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. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
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
 Units13
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
 Units15-16
Summer
CSU GE AREA F- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units3
Year 2
Semester 1
HIST A170
or HIST A170H
or HIST A175
or HIST A175H
 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
 Units16
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
 Units13
 Total Units60-61
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. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
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
 Units13
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
 Units15-18
Summer
ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 2 5
 Units5
Year 2
Semester 1
HIST A170
or HIST A170H
or HIST A175
or HIST A175H
 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
 Units13
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
 Units14
 Total Units60-63
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