Sociology for Transfer (Associate in Arts Degree) · MiraCosta College

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.

Following 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.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:

Explain how an individual's life chances are impacted by various social forces.

Course Requirements

Course	Title	Units
Required Core: Complete 10 units
SOCI 102	Contemporary Social Problems	3
SOCI 125	Introduction to Statistics in Sociology ,*	4
SOCI C1000	Introduction to Sociology , *	3
orSOCI C1000H	Introduction to Sociology - Honors
List A: 6 units. Select two courses.		6
SOCI 103	Social Psychology *
orPSYC 103	Social Psychology
SOCI 130	Introduction to Gender Studies *
SOCI 145	Psychology/Sociology of the Family *
orPSYC 145	Psychology/Sociology of the Family
SOCI 205	Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology
SOCI 207	Race and Ethnic Relations *
orETHN 207	Race and Ethnic Relations
List B: 3 units. Select one course.		3
Any course from List A not already used.
BLST 100	Introduction to Black Studies *
CCS 100	Introduction to Chicana/o Studies *
CCS 232	Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies *
SOCI 105	Introduction to Justice Studies *
SOCI 120	Introduction to Women's Studies *
SOCI 140	Introduction to LGBT Studies *
SOCI 250	Introduction to Pacific Studies *
Total Units		19

*. 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. **. 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.

Note:

Students 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.