Sociology - Associate of Arts Degree

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Complete general education requirements to transfer to a college or university while learning the principles of sociology. Students interested in social services should complete a degree or certificate in that discipline. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Apply for entry-level position in a social agency or non-profit organization.

Academic Options: Transfer to a 4-year university to complete a sociology degree.

Locations: All Campuses

Department/Contact Information: Lead Faculty: 206-6030

REQUIRED COURSES
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits. Students must meet the Reading Requirement.

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)
English Composition		6
Humanities and Fine Arts		6-9
Biological and Physical Sciences		8
Mathematics		3
Social and Behavioral Sciences**		3
Other Requirements		0-3
Subtotal		29*
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 120	Current Social Problems	3
SOC 127	Marriage and the Family	3
SOC 201	Minority Relations and Urban Society	3
SOC 204	Gender Identities, Interactions and Relations	3
Subtotal		15
Sociology Electives - select 3 credits from list:
SOC 110	Introduction to Cities and Global Society	3
SOC 130	Social World of Drugs	3
SOC 166	Social Gerontology	3
SOC 203	Sociology of Utopia	3
SOC 215	Human Sexuality	3
SOC 273	Sociology of Sport	3
SOC 280	Sociology of Education	3
SOC 289	Topics in Community Involvement	1-6
SOC 296	Individual Studies in Sociology	1-6
Subtotal		3
Required Support Courses
Second Language Requirement***		4-16
Electives****		0-12
Subtotal		16
Total		63

* The AGEC requires 35 credits. This subtotal shows the AGEC credits not fulfilled by core, support or second language courses. In addition to the categorical requirements, complete the Special Requirements by selecting SOC 203 as an "Other Requirement," or any course in the AGEC marked "I" (intensive writing).

** Complete a non-SOC course from the General Education section

*** Completion of a language course numbered 202 and prerequisites. Bilingual or international students should consult an advisor or counselor concerning exceptions to this requirement.

**** Complete 0-12 transferable credits from the transfer guide or any transferable courses to total at least 60 credits.