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Sociology (For Transfer to UNT Dallas)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Sociology webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
The guided pathway in Sociology combines Sociology courses with Core courses to complete the associate degree. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) Field of Study in Sociology degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to UNT Dallas to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers in Social Research, Urban Planning, Administration, Community Development, and many more.
This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in Sociology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. Field of Study degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs at UNT Dallas. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on UNT Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you pursue Sociology as a major at UNT Dallas.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.
CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT Dallas to major in Sociology.
- Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with a degree in Sociology.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course.
CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.
SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about your options for transferring to UNT Dallas to pursue a degree in Sociology.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I This is a Core course.
SOCI 2301 – Marriage and the Family
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality
- SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology
- SOCI 2336 – Criminology OR
- SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse
CHOOSE ONE:
- PHIL 2307 – Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy This is a Core course. OR
- ANY LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to UNT Dallas.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2020, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a college or university Fall 2021)
- Check with your advisor for important deadlines & dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
SOCI 1306 – Social Problems
BIOL 2406 – Environmental Biology This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality
- SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology
- SOCI 2336 – Criminology OR
- SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts Field of Study in Sociology degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT Dallas.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS