Sociology
AA-T Degree Social Sciences · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
Program Description
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into the sociology major. A study of sociology allows for the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Students pursuing the AA for transfer into the sociology major will study the role of social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Sociology or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
- A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
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Career Opportunities
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Transfer to a 4-year university in Sociology or related discipline.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Define the core concepts of sociology.
- Describe the interpersonal, institutional, cultural and structural mechanisms that produce and maintain inequality.
- Identify, compare, and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in the discipline.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses | 10 | |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 2 | Social Problems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| List A: Select any two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| PSYCH 6 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 5 | Minority Groups | 3 |
| SOC 7 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 8 | Crime and Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 13 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| List B: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| ANTHR 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 18 | Sociology of Death and Dying | 3 |