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Sociology - Behavioral Sciences
Sociology - Behavioral Sciences
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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 & |
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 |
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 |
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
1 - 3 Units
Future course description coming
Requisites:
N/A
Transfers to:
N/A
Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A