Sociology
Associate of Arts Degree
Social & Behavioral Sciences Pathway
CCD.edu/Sociology
Sociology Transfer Major
If you find yourself interested in human social groups, social problems, social change and social justice, sociology may be the degree for you! Our Associate of Arts (A.A.) in sociology is designed for you to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD and transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in sociology. It offers the opportunity to explore social factors and human behaviors in society, as well as how social organization has developed and changed over time. Additionally, we have courses that enable you to apply what you learn and develop real-world skills. Through this A.A., you will take courses common to all four-year institutions in Colorado and develop the skills and preparation to complete the second half of a B.A. in sociology at a four-year university, as well as for careers paths in management, human resources, training and development, research, social services, mental health services, adoption, child care, youth services, disability services, child welfare, victims’ rights, labor rights, community organization and public relations.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| Choose One Mathematics Course (GT-MA1) | 3-4 | |
| Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | ||
| Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2 | ||
| Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1 | ||
| College Algebra: GT-MA1 | ||
| Choose one Communication Course | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | ||
| Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Survey of World Music: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| U.S. History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1 | ||
| U.S. History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1 | ||
| Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | ||
| Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3 | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology Of Gender: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Science Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COM 1010 | Communicating through Technology | 1 |
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology Of Gender: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3 | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Introduction Forensic Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022. |
| 2 | One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1)-prefer MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics, except: Adams State University prefers MAT 1340: College Algebra; Colorado Mesa University requires either MAT 1240: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or MAT 1340: College Algebra; University of Colorado Denver requires MAT 1340: College Algebra or MAT 1320: Finite Mathematics or MAT 1260: Intro to Statistics; Western State Colorado University requires MAT 1240 or MAT 1340: Math for Liberal Arts |
| 3 | Additional SOC courses beyond the 5 courses (15 credit hours) identified above may not count toward the Sociology major at the receiving 4-year institution. See explanation in Limitation section. |
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
