MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Major: 8119
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 45.1101

Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Sociology
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1099.00 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1161.00 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
13-1161.01 Search Marketing Strategists
11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers
13-1071.00 Human Resources Specialists
11-3121.00 Human Resources Managers
27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists
19-3022.00 Survey Researchers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-3041.00 Sociologist
19-3099.00 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
15-2041.00 Statisticians
13-2099.01 Financial Quantitative Analysts
23-1011.00 Lawyers
25-1081.00 Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Sociology provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor`s degree in Sociology and/or to pursue a graduate degree in Sociology or a related field. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including social, human, and community services, public relations, marketing, sustainability, human resources, education, community health, public relations, and social science research. With a graduate degree, students can pursue employment in several careers including sociologists, social scientists, sociology professors, lawyers, and statisticians.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Examine different situations using multiple lenses and sociological theories. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 2. Recognize some of the ways in which individuals` biographies and identities, including our own, are shaped through social institutions, patterns of social inequalities, privileges, cultural practices, and biases. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 3. Explain the uniqueness of sociology as a social science discipline. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 4. Apply the sociological perspective about the social world. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 5. Evaluate the diversity of the US, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, and sexualities, and their place in the global context. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 6. Critically evaluate diverse social, cultural, and political perspectives and ideas using evidence- based data. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], [MA]) 7. Communicate in a manner that demonstrates empathy, self-awareness, open mindedness and responsiveness. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 8. Formulate effective and convincing written, oral and visual arguments that integrate sociological evidence. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], [MA], (COM)) 9. Employ ethical standards and social responsibility to guide decisions and behaviors. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], (COM)) 10. Locate and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research to analyze social outcomes, behaviors and problems. (SOC101, SOC212, SOC241, SOC251, [FYC], [MA], (COM)) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Complete two (2) courses from the following for a total of six (6) credits: SOC212 Gender and Society 3 SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC251 Social Problems 3			Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 12 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 Related Area Courses: Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, and WST. At least two (2) of these courses must have the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] general education designation according to the Course Equivalency Guide on www.aztransfer.com for the semester(s) in which they are taken. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 12 Related Area Courses: Complete four (4) courses for a total of twelve (12) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course(s) not already applied to meet other requirements. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 12 Complete four (4) courses for a total of twelve (12) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental electives in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, or PSY or additional SOC course(s) not already applied to meet other requirements. Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University, Sociology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 6 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or Departmental Elective in the NAU SOC prefix			Credits: 6-12

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 26-35
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by SOC101 AND (SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251) in Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] or Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3 May be met by GBS221, MAT206, or SWU225 in Restricted Electives area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by SOC212 or SOC241 in Required Courses.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Historical [H] or Global [G] area. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: