Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology for Transfer

Miracosta College

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a sociology degree, an emphasis or option within a sociology degree, or a degree considered similar to sociology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a sociology major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program. Upon completion of this program the student will be able to- explain how an individual's life chances are impacted by various social forces, describe the role of institutions in the life chances of individuals, deconstruct the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality in society, and analyze research data and communicate research findings.

Department of Sociology