AA/AS in Sociology

The sociology transfer degree looks at society and at how larger social structures shape individual lives. It introduces sociological concepts, theory and research methods, with attention to social structure and culture. Courses take up institutions, social problems, race and ethnic relations, and the family, giving students tools for understanding the social world around them. It is intended for students planning a bachelor's in sociology at a CSU campus. Completing it earns a spot somewhere within the CSU network, though not necessarily at a chosen campus or major, and the bachelor's then needs no more than 60 further units. Students targeting one specific CSU, a University of California campus or a school outside the system should talk with a counselor first, because this route may not fit those plans.