Sociology Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway

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After completing the Human and Public Services - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Sociology Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan University, St. Ambrose University, or Upper Iowa University in order to continue their studies in Sociology and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) * #
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.) #
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
General Education elective (3-4 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 16-17 s.h.

Second Term

ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SOC - 115 Social Problems (3 s.h.) #
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (4 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

POL - 111 American National Government (3 s.h.) #
SOC - 120 Marriage and Family (3 s.h.) #
Natural Science/Mathematics elective (3-4 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 15-16 s.h.

Fourth Term

PSY - 251 Social Psychology (3 s.h.) #
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (9 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

ANT - 105 Cultural Anthropology (3 s.h.)
CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 s.h.)
CRJ - 201 Juvenile Delinquency (3 s.h.)
HIS - 110 Western Civilization I: Ancient to Early Modern (3 s.h.)
HIS - 111 Western Civilization II: Early Modern to Present (3 s.h.)
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
PSY - 241 Abnormal Psychology (3 s.h.)
PSY - 261 Human Sexuality (3 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)
SOC - 881 Social Responsibility and Community Service (2 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for Sociology transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.