The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer is a 60 unit program which provides lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU and major in Sociology.
Students completing the program will be able to:
- Analyze the major dimensions of the diversity of human social experiences using scientific discourse
- Identify and distinguish various major theoretical perspectives within sociology and how these differ from other social science disciplines
- Evaluate social science research methodologies and apply empirical research to human behavior
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- The California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- Earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Required Core Courses (10 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units | SOCI 110 |
| SOCI 002/H | Social Problems or Honors | 3 units | SOCI 115 |
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units | MATH 110 |
List A (6 units)
Any two of the following courses.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units | PSY 170 |
| SOCI 012 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 units | SOCI 120 |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units | SOCI 150 |
| OR | |||
| ETHN 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units | SOCI 150 |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units | SOCI 140 |
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units | SOCI 130 |
List B: Any one of the following courses (3 units)
Or any course from List A not already used.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 19 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 or 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (7 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems | 3 units |
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics/Honors | 4 units |
Fall, Year 2 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | units |
Spring, Year 2 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
| OR | units | |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:
- will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
- are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
- will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer
CSUs with Similar Majors
A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com
For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.
Important Notes
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.
Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.