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Sociology

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications 

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

PHIL 210Ethics3
Select two of the following recommended courses:6
ART 110
Introduction to the Visual Arts
HIST 103
United States to 1877
HIST 104
United States Since 1877
MUSC 100
Music Appreciation
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 115Social Problems3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4-5
BIOL 111
& 111L
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
BIOL 150
& 150L
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
BIOL 220
& 220L
Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
CHEM 115
& 115L
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Lab
PHYS 211
& 211L
College Physics I
and College Physics I Lab
Select from the following recommended courses:3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal10-11
General Education Total Credits37-38

Enrichment

         

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

         

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

         

Select one of the following:
ENGL 110
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives 

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
SOC 220Family3
HPER 214Sociological Perspectives in Sport and Fitness3
PSYC 276Social Psychology3
SOC 221Minority Relations3
SOC 235Cultural Diversity3
SOC 252Criminology3
SOC 253Juvenile Delinquency3
or CJ 254 Juvenile Justice System
SOC 275American Indian Studies3