Sociology
Associate of Arts Degree
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
CCD.edu/Sociology
Sociology Designation
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 101 | Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2 | 3 |
| Choose one Communication Class | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy I 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 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: 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 | |
| Literature of Women: GT-AH2 | ||
| Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | ||
| Survey of World Music: GT-AH1 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I: GT-SC1 | ||
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology Of Gender: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3-5 | |
| Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Spanish Language I | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Violence and Culture | ||
| Subtotal | 16-18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOC 275 | Special Topics | 4 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | ||
| Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2 | ||
| Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | ||
| Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | ||
| Survey of African American Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Women's Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Anthropology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Women and Social Action: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Sociology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 122 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 121 and ENG 122. |
| 2 | One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1)-prefer MAT 135: Introduction to Statistics, except: Adams State University prefers MAT 121: College Algebra; Colorado Mesa University requires either MAT 120: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or MAT 121: College Algebra; University of Colorado Denver requires MAT 121: College Algebra or MAT 123: Finite Mathematics or MAT 135: Intro to Statistics; Western State Colorado University requires MAT 120: Math for Liberal Arts |
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.
