The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is designed for transfer to the Sociology bachelor’s degree at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 61–64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
Minimum Credits Required: 62
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AGEC-A Requirements (35 credits) | ||
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All General Education coursework must be selected from approved AZ General Education Curriculum. | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Composition (6 credits) |
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ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 credits) |
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MAT 140 or higher. | College Mathematics | 5 |
Arts/Humanities (6 credits) |
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Two courses from different disciplines. |
| 6 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) |
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Two courses from different disciplines. |
| 6 |
Physical/Biological Sciences (8 credits) |
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Two courses. |
| 8 |
General Education Options (0-6 credits) |
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Any AGEC coursework to complete 35 credits. | 0-6 | |
Special Requirements | ||
Must be met within the General Education requirements by a minimum of 2 courses. | ||
Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry | "W" | |
Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness | "E" | |
Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness | "C" | |
Degree Core Requirements (10 credits) | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 210 | Sociology of Gender | 4 |
SOC 215 | Race & Ethnic Relations | 3 |
Electives (9 credits) | ||
Select three courses from the following list. | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
SOC 130 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
SOC 140 | Marriage & the Family in Contemporary America | 3 |
SOC 230 | Sociology of Media & Film | 3 |
SOC 235 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
PSY 230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Language Elective Requirement (8 credits) | ||
Two semesters of the same natural human language, other than English. | 8 | |
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets that graduates will possess at the end of their program of study.
Depending on your English and/or Math placement scores, you may be required to take an additional course or courses that will increase the posted estimated timeline. Placement tests are given to students to determine their specific knowledge or proficiency in math and English, for the purpose of assigning them to the appropriate courses. Test scores are valid for two years. Students can also use their ACT or SAT scores to place them into math and English courses.
Tracks based on current degree minimum requirements for English and Math.
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Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
**If PSY Elective
