# Sociology (A.A.-T Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4066/4065

Sociology is the study of society and human behavior with emphasis on group dynamics and social structural dynamics. Sociological training prepares students for a wide variety of careers including: social services, counseling, politics, public administration, marketing, urban and environmental planning, public relations, personnel, and criminal justice. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Sociology.

The degree provides preparation for students to complete advanced studies in several areas, including sociology, social work, environmental studies, education, public health and urban planning. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

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

     (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

    (B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major area of emphasis, as determined by the community college  district.

(2)Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Employ the sociological imagination to describe how individual life experiences are shaped by social structures and categories (e.g., race, class, gender, sexuality).
2.  Apply sociological analysis to explain human behavior and the relationship between social structures and interactions.
3.  Identify and explain major sociological theories, research methodologies, and key concepts and apply them to understand historical and contemporary social issues (i.e. social inequalities).
4.  Demonstrate effective written and oral communication.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOC 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 1B | Introduction to Sociology: Social Problems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 21 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 3 | Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity | 3 |
| SOC 4 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 10 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| **Total** | | **** |