Refer to the following suggested curriculum and the graduation requirements as a guide for completing this program.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (0001) – SOCIOLOGY PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Sociology? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester. We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
As you fulfill your degree requirements, it is strongly recommended that you take the following classes:
- SOC 153-Introductory Sociology
- Statistics: Depending on where you plan to transfer, take either MATH 107-General Education Statistics or MATH 191-Introduction to Statistics.
Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as sociology major credit:
- SOC 203-Social Problems
- SOC 230-Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- SOC 255-The Family
The optional courses listed below may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Sociology major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Advisor regarding their applicability.
- ANTH 150-Cultural Anthropology
- PHIL 152-Ethics
- PSYC 151-General Psychology
- PSYC 295-Social Psychology
- Other Sociology courses
Fulfill all other Associate in Arts Degree requirements listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the Âé¶¹APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.
Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course requisites.