Sociology
A.A. Degree for Transfer Sociology · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary social science program providing students an intersectional understanding of social behavior, social interaction, and social structure and a critical analysis of contemporary social life. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Sociology guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Sociology or a related field. The SCC Sociology degree aligns with the Sociology UC Transfer Pathway.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology, AA-T: Complete all of the following | 19-20.5 | |
| Major requirements | 6 | |
| When an honors course is available, students can select an honors course or a non-honors course. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| Select SOC100 or SOC100H. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 116 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following core requirements | 4-4.5 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List A) | 6 | |
| ETHN101 and SOC101 are considered the same course and credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| PSYC 240 and SOC240/240H are considered the same course and credit will be awarded for only one course. | ||
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 115 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Introduction to Gender and Sexualities | 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 240 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 240H | Honors Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 286 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following (List B) | 3-4 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GSWS 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, problems, institutions, history, and trends in the field of sociology.