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

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 3
SOC 1002 Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 3
COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 3
Choose One Mathematics Course (GT-MA1) 3-4
Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2  
College Algebra: GT-MA1  
Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1  
Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1  
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  
 Subtotal15-16
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  
 Subtotal16
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  
 Subtotal16
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  
 Subtotal13
 Total Credits60-61
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.