Sociology, Race and Ethnic Studies Concentration, 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, Race and Ethnic Studies concentration 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 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
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 3 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 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 OR SOCI 105 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 units
SOCI 116 - Global Society 3 units
*Area 1 - Asian American Studies: AAS 125 , AAS 158 , AAS 170 , AAS 175 , AAS 184 , or AAS 186 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
SOCI 104 - Quantitative Research Methods OR SOCI 105 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 units
AAS 185 - Ethnic Studies Methodologies OR SOCI 162 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 units
*Area 2 - African American Studies: AFAM 112 , AFAM 120 , AFAM 125 , or AFAM 134 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SOCI 105B - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods OR SOCI 181B - Sociology Career Capstone 3 units
*Area 3 - Chicana and Chicano Studies: CCS 115 , CCS 120 , CCS 125 , CCS 127 , CCS 130 , or CCS 135 3 units
*Area 4 - Native American Studies: ANTH 164 , ANTH 175 , ANTH 176 , or SOCI 142 3 units
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 4 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. 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.

* Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 courses may be taken in any order during any semester.