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  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Sociology",
  "id": "sociology--sociology-for-transfer-associate-in-arts-degree",
  "name": "Sociology for Transfer",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "sociology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/sociology/",
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      "markdown": "Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a sociology degree, an emphasis or option within a sociology degree, or a degree considered similar to sociology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.\n\nFollowing transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a sociology major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.\n\n##### Graduation Requirements\n\n-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.\n-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better.\n-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.\n-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.\n-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:\n\n-   Explain how an individual's life chances are impacted by various social forces."
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core: Complete 10 units"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 102",
          "title": "Contemporary Social Problems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 125",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics in Sociology *,**",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology *, **",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000H",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology - Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: 6 units. Select two courses.",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 103",
          "title": "Social Psychology *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 103",
          "title": "Social Psychology",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 130",
          "title": "Introduction to Gender Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 145",
          "title": "Psychology/Sociology of the Family *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 145",
          "title": "Psychology/Sociology of the Family",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 205",
          "title": "Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 207",
          "title": "Race and Ethnic Relations *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ETHN 207",
          "title": "Race and Ethnic Relations",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: 3 units. Select one course.",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any course from List A not already used."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BLST 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Black Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CCS 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Chicana/o Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CCS 232",
          "title": "Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 105",
          "title": "Introduction to Justice Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Women's Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 140",
          "title": "Introduction to LGBT Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 250",
          "title": "Introduction to Pacific Studies *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "19"
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also GE courses.\n**. Course is required major preparation at CSU San Marcos (CSUSM). Students planning to transfer to CSUSM are advised to select these courses to complete this degree. For more information on this major at CSUSM, please refer to the articulation agreement at assist.org.\n\n##### Note:\n\nStudents are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer."
    }
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