Sociology, BA (2024-2025) (AA-T Sociology)

The AA-T in Sociology guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the SOCI 1 requirement at SJSU. We encourage students to complete the SOCI 15 and SOCI 80 equivalencies as part of the AA-T degree options; if not completed prior to transfer, both will need to be completed at SJSU after transfer, as well as the American Institutions requirement .

Below is the path to the BA in Sociology degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Sociology.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
SOCI 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
SOCI 15 /SOCS 15 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences 3 units
- if SOCI/SOCS 15 equivalent already taken, then take a Lower OR Upper Division University Elective
SOCI 80 - Social Problems 3 units
- if SOCI 80 equivalent already taken, then take a Lower OR Upper Division University Elective
SOCI 101 - Social Theory 3 units
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 1 unit

2nd Semester (15 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
SOCI 104 - Quantitative Research Methods 3 units
SOCI 105 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 units
SOCI 116 - Global Society 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
Select one course: SOCI 118 , SOCI 140 , SOCI 146 , SOCI 160 , SOCI 161 , SOCI 162 , SOCI 163 , SOCI 164 , SOCI 165 , SOCI 166 , SOCI 169 , or SOCI 177 3 units
Select one course: SOCI 151 , SOCI 154 , SOCI 170 , SOCI 171 , SOCI 172 , SOCI 173 , SOCI 174 , SOCI 175 , SOCI 176 , or SOCI 178 3 units
Upper Division Sociology Major Elective (such as SOCI 199H - Senior Honors Project , if applicable) 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SOCI 105B - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods OR SOCI 181B - Sociology Career Capstone 3 units
Two (2) Upper Division Sociology Major Electives (such as SOCI 199H - Senior Honors Project , if applicable) 6 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Electives 6 total units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.

A minor is strongly recommended and the University Electives can be used to complete a minor at SJSU after transfer.