Sociology, Social Interaction Concentration, BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

The AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies guarantees the student will transfer with the completion of 60 transferable semester units. Students who earn either of these transfer degrees will meet the 39 units of lower division GE and 21 units of elective credit at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Sociology, Social Interaction concentration degree in 60 semester units for students who earn either the AA-T in Global Studies or AA-T in Social Justice Studies.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology 3 units
SOCI 15 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences OR SOCI 102 - Introduction to Statistics 3 units
SOCI 80 - Social Problems 3 units
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective(s) 4 units

2nd 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
SOCI 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (WID)
SOCI 101 - Social Theory 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective(s) 3 units

Year 2

3rd 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
SOCI 173 - Socialization and Identity 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SOCI 105B - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods OR SOCI 181B - Sociology Career Capstone 3 units
Select three courses: SOCI 140 , SOCI 151 , SOCI 154 , SOCI 171 , SOCI 174 , SOCI 176 , or SOCI 178 9 total units
SOCI 160 , SOCI 161 , SOCI 162 , SOCI 166 , or SOCI 177 3 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.