# Sociology (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=105

Credits: 60.0

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer introduces students to the sociological principles and methodologies used in the study of society and behaviors. Students will acquire the essential foundation and skills necessary to pursue advanced degrees in Sociology, and a wide variety of occupational specializations in the field. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: Minimum of 60 CSUtransferable semester units. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass-no pass" basis (title 5 § 55063). Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education Pattern.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
2.  The ability to explain and apply the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
3.  The ability to interpret and communicate the "sociological perspective" and the diverse intersections of social categories, including race, class gender, sexuality, age, religion, and nationality.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Core - Total 10 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 121 | Social Problems | 3 |

#### List A - Total 6 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSY 215 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |

#### List B - Total 3 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |

#### CalGETC

-   Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38