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Sociology - Behavioral Sciences

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Sociology - Behavioral Sciences

 

NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or higher or "ass" in all courses required for the major.

 

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Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T)

 

Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T)

 

A total of 19-20 units are required to fulfill the major portion of
this degree. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the statewide Academic Senate Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.

 

Transfer Requirements

The following requirements must be met to be awarded an
Associate in Arts in Psychology Transfer (AA-T) degree:


(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 Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.

(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. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.

 

 

Program Requirements

 

Core Requirements

 

Course

Title

Units

Sociology 120

Introductory Sociology

3

Sociology 130

Contemporary Social Problems

4

Anthropology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Sociology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Psychology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Math 160

Elementary Statistics

4

Total Required

10

 

 

 

List A

Select 2 of the following:

 

Course

Title

Units

Sociology 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3
OR

Ethnic Studies 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3

Sociology 125

Marriage, Family & 
Alternative Life Styles

3

Sociology 138

Social Psychology

3
OR

Psychology 138

Social Psychology

3

Sociology 140

Sex and Gender Across Cultures

3

Psychology 205

Research Methods for Psychology

4

Total Required

6 - 7

 

 

 

List B

Select 1 of the following courses.  Any course from List A not already used or:

 

Course

Title

Units

Anthropology 120

Cultural Anthropology

3

Geography 130

Human & Cultural Geography

3

Psychology 134

Human Sexuality

3

Sociology 150

Latinx Communities in the United States

3
OR

Ethnic Studies 150

Latinx Communities in the United States

3

Total Required

3

 

 

 

Total Requirements

 

Units for the major

19 - 20

Units for CSU GE or IGETC

37 - 39

Total Units required for the degree

60

 

 

Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60. 

 

*Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area 1C: Oral Communication to meet CSU admission requirements.

 

 

 

† This course meets all Title 5 standards for Associate Degree Credit.

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PSY - 120 †

 

Introductory Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An introduction of the facts and theories that enhance understanding of human behavior as studied by psychologists. A general overview of the research methods and major research findings of psychology is examined. Topics covered include physiology, learning, perception and cognitive process, development, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology.

 

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)


 

 

 

SOC - 114 †

 

Intro to Race & Ethnicity

 

3 Units

 

An introduction to the sociological analysis of ethnicity, race, and immigration in the United States. Topics include the history of racialized and minority groups in the United States, patterns of interaction between racial and ethnic groups, colonialism, immigration, identity formation, prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism, racism, institutional racism, social movements for civil rights, liberation and decolonization, and the intersection of race and ethnicity with other forms of difference.

 

Also listed as ETHN 114.

Not open to students with credit in ETHN 114.

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D,F, IGETC-4)

 

 

 

SOC - 120 †

 

Introductory Sociology

 

3 Units

 

Introduction to major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and methods in the study of society. Topics include social structure, culture, social control, deviance, social stratification, globalization, ethnic and racial relations, gender, sexuality, complex organizations, social institutions, the material and symbolic dimensions of human social interactions, socialization, the social construction of the self and social change.

 

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

SOC - 125 †

 

Marriage, Family & Alternate Lifestyles

 

3 Units

 

A sociological analysis of families, marriages, and intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed historical/contemporary analysis, impact of social structures and perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups.

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D,E, IGETC-4)

 

 

SOC - 130 †

 

Contemporary Social Problems

 

3 Units

 

A study of contemporary American and global social problems, with emphasis on the sociological theories and scientific research methods. A critical evaluation of policies and programs for social improvement are also presented.

 

Requisites:

None

 

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

SOC - 138 †

 

Social Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An examination of individuals in social contexts to reveal how one's thoughts, feelings and actions can be influenced by other people and elements of society.

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

SOC - 140 †

 

Sex & Gender Across Cultures

 

3 Units

 

An examination of sex and gender across cultures. Emphasis is placed on the impact sex and gender have in various social institutions-work, family, education, media.

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

 

 

SOC - 150 †

 

Latinx Communities in the US

 

3 Units

 

An introduction to Latina/Latino Studies through a sociological examination of Latinx communities in the United States. Topics include the racialization process of Latinx communities in the U.S. and the role colonization, imperialism, white supremacy, eurocentrism, decolonization and liberation struggles played in the identity formation and social experiences of Latinx people. The course examines current family structure, gender roles and sexuality; religion; economics; political participation; institutional racism; U.S./Mexico border issues, immigration policy; and education. Focus is on the intersectionality of race/ethnicity with other forms of systemic inequalities. Emphasis is placed on social movements geared toward anti-racism, resistance, and struggle for social justice by Latinx communities.

 

Also listed as ETHN 150.

Not open to students with credit in ETHN 150.

 

Requisites:

None.

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

SOC - 199 †

Special Studies / Projects Sociology

 

1 - 3 Units

 

Future course description comine

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A

 

 

SOC - 215 †

 

Statistics Behavioral Sciences

 

4 Units

 

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the application of a variety of parametric and nonparametric techniques to the analysis of data.

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-A3, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A)

 

 

SOC - 299 †

 

Selected Topics in Sociology

 

1 - 3 Units

 

Future course description coming

 

 

Requisites:

N/A

 

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A

 

 

 

 

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