Sociology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Sociology · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) in Sociology meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior in society. It uses a variety of research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain human social behavior and social change. Sociology students examine a wide range of human interactions, including marriage and family units, crime and deviance, culture and social change, group processes and interactions having to do with class, race and gender, diversity and globalization, social stratification and mobility and social movements. Program courses will help develop the student’s ability to examine the broader connections between personal life, public issues and social structure. Sociology provides a valuable major for a diverse range of career paths, including teaching, social work, probation officer, employment counseling, urban planning and others.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 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) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
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.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply sociological theory and critical analysis to key concepts in the study of society.
- Describe, analyze and apply sociological research to the study of human behavior.
- Apply principles of social justice to the study of human behavior and social change in society.
Requirements
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOC 010H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| List A: Complete Two Courses | 6 | |
| AJ 113 | Violent Crime in America | 3 |
| ETH 027 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| PSYCH 012 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 022 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 017 | Sociology of Marriage and Family | 3 |
| List B: Complete One Course from this list or One Course not already used in List A | 3 | |
| AJ 010 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADS 070 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMS 018 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CIS 041 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 033 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 081 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ETH 020 | African American Culture | 3 |
| ETH 026 | Vietnamese Women in the U.S. | 3 |
| ETH 028 | Introduction to Critical Race & Social Justice | 3 |
| ETH 029 | Women of Color in the United States | 3 |
| ETH 030 | Chicana/o Culture | 3 |
| ETH 041 | Vietnamese American Culture | 3 |
| ETH 042 | Asian American Experience | 3 |
| FCS 070 | Child Development | 3 |
| GEOG 011 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GLOBL 001 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| HED 010 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HIST 001 | Survey of American History | 3 |
| orHIST 001H | Honors Survey of American History | |
| HIST 009 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 021 | African American History | 3 |
| HIST 024 | History and Culture of the American Indian | 3 |
| HUMNT 003 | Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| JOURN 021 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| KIN 010 | Sports in Society | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| SL 015 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
AA-T Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| Cal-GETC Requirements | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60) | 14-23 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |