Behavioral Science, BA (2022-2023) (AA-T Sociology)

The AA-T in Sociology guarantees completion of 60 transferable units and all lower division core GE satisfied. This transfer degree will meet the

SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology

requirement at SJSU. We encourage students to complete the

SOCI 15 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences

equivalency as part of the AA-T degree options, but if not completed prior to transfer they will need to complete the course at SJSU, as well as the American Institutions requirement.

Below is the path to the BA Behavioral Science degree in 60 semester units with the transfer AA-T Sociology degree:

Year 1 Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14-15 units)

Writing Skills Test Taken and Passed
ANTH 11 - Cultural Anthropology
3 units
ANTH 100W - Writing Workshop
  /
PSYC 100W - Writing Workshop
  /
SOCI 100W - Writing Workshop
   3 units
PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology
3 units
STAT 95
,
SOCI 15
,
UNVS 15
or SOCI 102 3 units
Lower or Upper Division University Elective 0-1 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area S in US History.
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
meets US1 and Area S. If US1 met previously then a different SJSU Studies Area S course. 3 units
SJSU Studies Area V in US and California Government.
POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective
meets US2, US3 and Area V (or a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2, US3 has been meet) 3 units
Upper division Anthropology, may include
ANTH 149 - Ethnographic Methods
OR
ANTH 165 - Historical Archaeology
. 6 units
Lower or Upper Division ANTH course 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15-16 units)

Upper Division Psychology, may include
PSYC 120 - Advanced Research Methods and Design
6-7 units
Upper Division Sociology, may include
SOCI 104 - Quantitative Research Methods
6 units
Lower or Upper Division Psychology may include
PSYC 18 - Introduction to Research Methods
OR
PSYC 120 - Advanced Research Methods and Design
3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
Area Specialization. Upper Division Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology courses, both approved by advisor (Three units of SJSU Studies may be used to meet the major area of specialization requirements). 6 units
ANTH 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice
,
PSYC 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice
OR
SOCI 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice
3 units
SOCI 101 - Social Theory
3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Students may take their Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology major classes in any of their semesters at SJSU. 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 electives if articulated.

Students must complete at least one of the following courses: