# Sociology AA-T (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/sociology-aa-t-fall-2025

**Units:** 90 units

This program offers a comprehensive approach to studying the social aspects of the human world, including attention to the small-scale (micro) and global (macro) perspectives of understanding humanity. With applications to contemporary society, including business, criminal justice, healthcare, international relations and politics, a student majoring in Sociology will be prepared for further work and study in the contemporary and changing world. The Sociology (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. Obtainment of a minimum grade of "C" for each course in the major.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Apply scientific methods of sociological research and analysis.

-   Comprehend the major theoretical approaches of sociology, including conflict, functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and feminist versions.

-   Develop knowledge of the interrelationships of individuals, social groups, institutions, and society.

-   Consider and apply methods of sociological critical thinking, including principles of the sociological imagination.

-   Appreciate the value of social diversity.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Sociology AA-T (Total 29 - 30)** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | |  |
| **B.1. Complete all the following courses (Total 13)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 13** | |  |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC 103 | Social Problems | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| **B.2. Select two courses (Any courses not already selected in B.1. or B.3. - courses may not be double counted in other requirements) (Total 8 - 9)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 8-9** | |  |
| PSY 104 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 211 | Research Methods and Design | 5 |
| SOC 102 | Marriage, Families, and Intimate Relationships | 4 |
| SOC 106 | Crime and Society | 4 |
| SOC 107 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 4 |
| SOC 114 | Gender | 4 |
| **B.3. Select two courses (Any courses not already selected in B.1. or B.2. - courses may not be double counted in other requirements) (Total 8)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 8** | |  |
| ANT 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 104 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 102 | Marriage, Families, and Intimate Relationships | 4 |
| SOC 104 | Deviance | 4 |
| SOC 106 | Crime and Society | 4 |
| SOC 107 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 4 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology of Popular Culture | 4 |
| SOC 114 | Gender | 4 |