Sociology for Transfer
AA-T Degree Sociology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Sociology for Transfer - AA-T
Description
Sociology is the study of society, the social construction of reality and social interaction. Emphasis is placed on how social structure creates inequality based on group membership, such as ethnicity, class and gender. The development and transformation of societies are explored, focusing on social forces such as social conflict, collective behavior, social movements, and organizational and institutional influences.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize the connections between social structure and the individual in society.
- Identify how ideas about what is “real” and “true” are constructed in a social context and shaped by those who have power and influence.
- Identify and explain the significance of social class, gender, age, and racial and ethnic inequality in the distribution of life chances, such as education, health, employment and career opportunities.
- Identify the difference between research and opinion, identify and evaluate different types of evidence and knowledge (ways of knowing) and identify how research reveals socially structured patterns.
- Understand and demonstrate the impact of social action on the social structures of society.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 10 | |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| SCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 10 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 70 | Social Problems | 3 |
| List A - Any two courses: | 6-7 | |
| PSYCH 65 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 14 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 15 | Ethnic and Race Relations: U.S. and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| SOC 16 | Marriage, Family and Relationships | 3 |
| SOC 17 | Sociology of Crime | 3 |
| SOC 26 | Introduction to Latin American Societies | 3 |
| SOC 32 | Introduction to Women Studies | 3 |
| SOC 33 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SOC 80 | Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | 4 |
| List B - One course from the following, or any course not taken from List A: | 3 | |
| ANTHRO 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 18 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC 25 | Study of Mexican American and Latin American People in the United States | 3 |
| SOC 30 | Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Studies | 3 |
| SWHS 13 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Total | 19-20 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A401
Program Control Number: 31204
TOP Code: 2208.00
CIP Code: 45.1101