Sociology

Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Sociology Program provides quality general education opportunities, which enhance student learning by developing critical thinking skills and by increasing student awareness and understanding of our world's rich and diverse cultures and human social organization. Sociology is the study of human social behavior, groups, culture and how environments and relationships influence behavior. Sociologists are concerned with social phenomena, such as social stratification, deviant behavior, the effects of mass media, urban organization, educational systems, and how societies develop and change. The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Sociology.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3. Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4. Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology will:

1. Develop an awareness of the diversity of cultures around the world.
2. Understand social phenomena from a sociological perspective.
3. Demonstrate a proficiency in sociological concepts and terminology.
4. Develop skills in using digital technologies to inquire and communicate sociological data, concepts and theories.