Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/sociology/

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)

Upon completion of Cerritos College, students will demonstrate breadth and depth of understanding of sociological theories, methods, and concepts. The degree is intended for students who are interested in sociology and are planning on seamless transfer to a Cal state University and majoring in sociology. In addition, this degree will appeal to non-majors who are planning to major in human services, social work, criminal justice, criminology, or other social sciences. Career opportunities for Sociology majors include Public Relations, Non-Profit Organizations, Social Services, Management, Public Administration, Marketing, Program Support/Management, Professor/Teacher, and give a general preparation for many graduate programs.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Students analyze human behavior within a social context from different perspectives.
• Students comprehend the views of various social groups.
• Students define major sociological concepts involved in understanding social behavior, interaction and organization.
• Students explain the process of sociological research.
• Students recognize various theoretical perspectives of sociology.
• Students write a research paper addressing a sociological issue/concept.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Required Core
PSYC 210	Elementary Statistics	4.0-4.5
or STAT C1000	Introduction to Statistics
or MATH 112S	Enhanced Elementary Statistics
SOC 101	Introductory Sociology Principles	3.0
SOC 201	Social Problems	3.0
List A
Select two of the following:		6.0
SOC 110	Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 202	Gender and Society (3)
or WGS 202	Gender and Society
SOC 205	Introduction to Social Research Methods (3)
SOC 210	Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. (3)
or ETHN 210	Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.
List B
Select one of the following:		3.0
Any course not already used above
ANTH 100	Cultural Anthropology (3)
PSYC C1000	Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 120	Introduction to Human Sexuality (3)
SOC 215	Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change (3)
SOC 220	Introduction to Human Services (3)
SOC 230	Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Total Units		19-19.5

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1.  Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 
2.  Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3.  Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better. 
4.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.