Sociology
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
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.
Program/Major Codes: AOASOCIOLOGY/SOC
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.
Program Requirements
Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Also select courses to fulfill the I, C and G requirements from the categories below.**
| English Composition | 6 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 26* | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology [SUN# SOC 1101] | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Current Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 127 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Race, Ethnicity, Minority Groups and Social Justice [SUN# SOC 2215] | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Gender Identities, Interactions and Relations | 3 |
| Sociology Electives |
Choose 3 credits from the following list: SOC 110, SOC 130, SOC 140, SOC 166, SOC 203, SOC 215, SOC 280, SOC 289, SOC 296 |
3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
Required Support Courses
| Second Language Requirement*** | 4-16 | |
| Electives*** | 0-12 | |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total | 60 | |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by core and support courses: Social and Behavioral Sciences - SOC 101 fulfills 3 credits of this requirement, complete a non-SOC course; Other Requirements - SOC 120 and 201 fulfill this requirement.
** The AGEC requires at least one course is marked with an "I" (intensive writing & critical inquiry), one with a "C" (cultural diversity), and one with a "G" (global awareness). Note that a single course may fulfill more than one of the requirements. For this program SOC 120 fulfills the C & G requirement; if you complete SOC 203 as an elective that will fulfill the I requirement.
** Completion of a language course numbered 202 and prerequisites. Bilingual or international students should consult an advisor or counselor concerning exceptions to this requirement. If a student satisfies the language requirement in fewer than 16 credits, additional credit hours of transferable electives must be completed to meet the minimum Associate degree requirement of 60 credit hours.