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Sociology Field of Study
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
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 a university 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. 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 a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All pathways 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
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:*
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. OR
- MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with a career advisor/coach to research career options with a degree in Sociology.
- Begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to major 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.
SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies
CHOOSE ONE:
- PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course. AND
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR - FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411 or 1412* This is a Core course.
* 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 transfer advising to discuss options to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* 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 your top-choice universities.
- 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
CHOOSE ONE:
- ANTH 2401 – Physical Anthropology* This is a Core course. OR
- ANY LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* 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
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS