Sociology

Transfer at junior level into sociology at Washington universities.

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Education & Social Sciences

Associate of Arts – Specialization in Sociology

Length
2 years
Total credits
90
Type
University transfer

About this degree

The Sociology Specialization offers students a strong foundation in the key concepts, terminology, and contemporary developments in the dynamic field of sociology. A background in sociology supports a wide range of career paths, including social services, community outreach, education, public policy, human resources, and entry-level research roles in both public and private sectors.

Core requirements

The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.

Sociology Specialization Requirements (25 credits)

Core CoursesComplete all
  • SOC&101Introduction to Sociology5 cr
Foundation CoursesChoose 3
  • SOC120Introduction to Women's Studies5 cr
  • SOC200Introduction to Research Methods for Sociologists5 cr
  • SOC&201Social Problems5 cr
  • SOC205Sociology of African Americans5 cr
  • SOC222Sociology of Sport5 cr
  • SOC238Sociology of Latinx Americans5 cr
  • SOC260Introduction to Queer Studies5 cr
  • SOC262Race and Ethnic Relations5 cr
  • SOC265Sociology of Asian Americans5 cr
  • SOC271Introduction to the Sociology of Deviance and Social Control5 cr
  • SOC287Sociology of Gender and Sexuality5 cr
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills CourseComplete all
  • MATH&146Introduction to Statistics5 cr

College Success (5 credits)

College 101 (5 credits)Complete all
  • COL101College 1015 cr

Distribution Requirements (60 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)
English Composition CourseComplete all
  • ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
Additional Communication Skills Course

5 credits from TCC's approved course list

Quantitiatve/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits)Complete all
  • MATH&146Introduction to Statistics5 cr
Humantities Distribution (15 credits)

15 credits from TCC's approved course list

Social Science Distribution Courses (15 credits)
Sociology Specialization Core CourseComplete all
  • SOC&101Introduction to Sociology5 cr
Sociology Specialization Foundation CourseChoose 1
  • SOC120Introduction to Women's Studies5 cr
  • SOC200Introduction to Research Methods for Sociologists5 cr
  • SOC&201Social Problems5 cr
  • SOC205Sociology of African Americans5 cr
  • SOC222Sociology of Sport5 cr
  • SOC238Sociology of Latinx Americans5 cr
  • SOC260Introduction to Queer Studies5 cr
  • SOC262Race and Ethnic Relations5 cr
  • SOC265Sociology of Asian Americans5 cr
  • SOC271Introduction to the Sociology of Deviance and Social Control5 cr
  • SOC287Sociology of Gender and Sexuality5 cr
Social Science Additional Course

5 credits from TCC's approved course list

Natural Sciences (15 credits)
Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences Courses

10 credits from TCC's approved course list

Natural Sciences or Math Course

5 credits from TCC's approved course list

Electives (25 credits)

Distribution Electives (15 credits)
Sociology Specialization Foundation CoursesChoose 2
  • SOC120Introduction to Women's Studies5 cr
  • SOC200Introduction to Research Methods for Sociologists5 cr
  • SOC&201Social Problems5 cr
  • SOC205Sociology of African Americans5 cr
  • SOC222Sociology of Sport5 cr
  • SOC238Sociology of Latinx Americans5 cr
  • SOC260Introduction to Queer Studies5 cr
  • SOC262Race and Ethnic Relations5 cr
  • SOC265Sociology of Asian Americans5 cr
  • SOC271Introduction to the Sociology of Deviance and Social Control5 cr
  • SOC287Sociology of Gender and Sexuality5 cr
Additional Distribution Elective Course

5 credits from TCC's approved course list

College-Level Electives (10 credits)

Earn at least 10 credits.

Multicultural Course (5 credits)

Multicultural Course

5 credits from TCC's approved course list

Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.

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