Sociology Associate of Arts
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Sociology. Social factors and human behaviors in society are explored. Careers often require a BA degree or higher. Sociology is the study of human social behavior, including its organization and the way it has developed over time. Sociology is a social science that explores human social groups, social problems, and change. This program introduces students to Sociology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for Sociology degree holders include management, human resources, training and development, research, social services, mental health services, adoption, child care, youth services, disability services, child welfare, victims' rights, labor rights, community organization, and public relations. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Sociology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology at a four-year university.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| SOC 1001 | Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (1012) | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) or U.S. History Since 1945 (HIS 2145) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| SOC 1002 | Intro to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) or College Algebra (1340) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), excludes additional Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| Sociology GT-SS3 | Any Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Sociology GT-SS3 | Any Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1). Prefer: Environmental Science w/Lab (ENV 1111) | 4 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), excludes additional Sociology | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005), Literature of Women (LIT 2046), American Literature to Civil War (LIT 2011), American Literature after Civil War (LIT 2012) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| SOC 1001 | Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| SOC 1002 | Intro to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) or College Algebra (1340) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) or U.S. History Since 1945 (HIS 2145) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1). Prefer: Environmental Science w/Lab (ENV 1111) | 4 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Spring Semester 5
| Sociology GT-SS3 | Any Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2). Prefer: Physical Geography: Climate & Ecosystems w/Lab (GEO 1012), Biological Anthropology w/Lab (ANT 1005) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (1012) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
| Sociology GT-SS3 | Any Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005), Literature of Women (LIT 2046), American Literature to Civil War (LIT 2011), American Literature after Civil War (LIT 2012) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), excludes additional Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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Important Program Notes:
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
Additional SOC courses beyond the 5 courses (15 credit hours) listed in the MAP may not count toward the Sociology major at the receiving 4-year institution.
Credits for additional required courses may not be required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution. If not required, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 11 credits of electives needed.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.