21 Sociology Associate of Arts Programs

The Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into a sociology major. A study of sociology allows for the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Students pursuing the AA for transfer into the sociology major will study the role of social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree focuses on the understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and methods that examine human interaction at an institutional and interpersonal level. Students will learn the process of the creation and maintenance of social structures and social order, with an emphasis on how social identities interact with institutions.

TCC's program provides a solid introduction to the concepts, terminology, and current advances in the fascinating field of Sociology. TCC's Associate of Arts (DTA) degree with a Specialization in Sociology prepares students for successful transfer at the junior level in Sociology at our primary transfer universities, including the University of Washington-Tacoma, University of Washington-Seattle, Pacific Lutheran University, and others. Students transferring elsewhere should consult their university’s website and see their advisor.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Sociology. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) provides a foundation for understanding many aspects of the social sciences and assists students in comprehending other behavioral sciences. The required courses offer a basic understanding of how people relate to one another, the types of relationships people form, and various aspects and difficulties of such relationships.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended to meet the lower-division requirements for sociology majors or majors that have been deemed similar in the California State University (CSU) system. Sociology is the critical and applied investigation of everyday life. This approach to academic studies provides students with an analysis of social life, social change, and the social factors and consequences of human behavior using the methods of social science research. Sociologists examine the social construction of individuals, groups, organizations, and institutions and how people interact within these contexts.

Sociology is the systematic study of human societies. It focuses on social organization, human interaction, institutions, and culture. Sociology is built on the premise that understanding how societies function is a necessary prerequisite for creating social change.

An Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Sociology, or similar major.

Sociology examines how societies shape people's lives and how individuals shape the societies in which they live. Sociologists study social institutions, like the family, education, and criminal justice, as well as relations between groups based on race, gender, sexuality, and social class. Sociology courses allow you to gain skills for jobs in business, health care, criminal justice, government agencies, various nonprofit organizations, and other venues.

Students completing this program will be able to identify, discuss, and differentiate the major concepts and theories of sociology; apply sociological theories and tools to a broad range of problems and scenarios at a basic level; and analyze and evaluate the sociological context of at least two specific areas of sociology.

Sociology is the systematic study of how society impacts individuals and group social interactions. The sociology pathway allows students to study social life, social changes, and social causes that impact consequences in society relating to social group behavior.

Sociology is the scientific study of human social systems, institutions and interactions-- from family structures to communities, to global political and economic relationships between nations. Students who take sociology courses can expect to study topics such as social classes, racial discrimination, gender roles, crime, school systems and other social issues that are relevant to the study of people and social structures. The Department of Sociology offers courses that facilitate the knowledge of society for students who wish to work with people and communities.

Sociology is the study of society, including social relationships, economies, and cultures. Sociology encourages you to think about the connection between personal circumstances and public issues. It looks at the way social systems and institutions shape people’s lives and the way people organize to change society.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology serves as a springboard to propel graduates into a variety of academic fields and rewarding careers. Sociologists work not only in the various fields of social work—child protection, disability services, and working with the disadvantaged for example—but also in human resource positions, law firms, government and private agencies, police departments, probation and parole services, and marketing to name a few. The AA in Sociology is also one of the more popular choices of majors for students on pre-med and pre-law tracks. Trained sociologists are versatile enough to succeed in business, public service, politics, or higher education, and their ability to “play well with others” makes them highly-sought-after team members in middle-management positions.

Sociology is the study of society and everyday life, and as such, looks at a wide range of topics concerning social structure and human behavior. Sociological theories and methods can be applied to studying virtually any aspect of social life: culture and technology; crime and deviance; politics and economics; the self and socialization; family and group dynamics; class, race, and gender; social movements and social change.

The Associate of Arts in Humanities provides philosophical and theological foundations for a wide variety of careers, callings, and future degrees. The Associate of Arts in Humanities (AAH) at Texas Baptist College offers education for life—that is, for living the truly human life; the life of virtue, of purpose, and of properly ordered desires and longings made possible by Jesus (John 10:10).