Sociology AA-T
What can I do with this?
We are now offering associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. This provides a clear
pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. This AA-T degree guarantees admission
with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and gives priority admission consideration
to your local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to your community
college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.
More information on the Degree with a Guarantee Program.
The Sociology Degree for Transfer
- Guarantees acceptance to the CSU system
- Prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University
programs and colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sociology and careers in
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Law
- Business
- Politics
- Education
- Criminology
- Human Services
Sociology teaches students to think critically about society and their place in it.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
What will I learn?
- To use the scientific method to analyze social and cultural patterns among human groups.
- To identify and define core sociological theories and how they inform the sociological perspective.
- To analyze the way identities such as race, class, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality contribute to a range of social experiences and social perspectives.
- To use sociological theory to analyze the role of social institutions and how they reflect dominant social values.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the Department Chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation and verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please see a counselor for more information about the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Required Core: Complete all courses:
List A: Choose two courses:
List B: Choose any unused course from List A or choose one course listed below
General Ed Requirements
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this degree are available at the following campuses: Ridgecrest / IWV CC Online
Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this major are available at all our locations.
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 60.0 units and will likely take 4 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
60.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $2,760 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $6,360 for 4 semesters
Non-residents
60.0 units
at $382 per unit
Equals $22,920 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $26,520 for 4 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
