Sociology Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Sociology, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Credits
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences 1	3
SOCIO 1100	Introduction to Sociology 2	3
Elective	Program Elective	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
SOCIO 2210	Social Problems 3	3
SOCIO 2205	Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences 4	3
Elective	Program Elective	3
	Credits	15
Third Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
SOCIO 2200	Introduction to Research Methods 5	3
Elective	Program Elective	3
Elective	Program Elective	3
	Credits	15
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	4
Elective	Program Elective	3
Elective	Program Elective	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	61

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Recommended Science: BIOLO 1110 Environmental Biology.

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SOCIO 1100 Introduction to Sociology also covers Human Relations requirement.

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SOCIO 2210 Social Problems and SOCIO 2220 Sexual Relationships, Marriage & Family also satisfy the Global/Multicultural Studies requirement.

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SOCIO 2205 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences satisfies Mathematics requirement and should be taken after completing another SOCIO class.

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SOCIO 2200 Introduction to Research Methods satisfies the contemporary life skills requirement.

Program Milestones

First Semester

• Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

• If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
• Recommended: POLS 1105 State and Local Politics

Third Semester

• Recommended: GEOGR 1130 Cultural Geography, POLS 2101 Urban Politics

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.