Sociology - Associate in Arts Transfer Major

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This Associate in Arts degree is designed for students who are planning to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, or University of Iowa 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

First Year

First Term

MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
Communications elective (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

SOC - 115 Social Problems (3 s.h.)
Communications elective (3.s.h)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.) (if needed as prerequisite)
SOC - 120 Marriage and Family (3 s.h.)
Communications elective (3 s.h.)
Natural Science/Mathematics elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

POL - 111 American National Government (3 s.h.)
PSY - 251 Social Psychology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (7 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Note:

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