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Sociology Field of Study (For transfer to National American University, BS in Intelligence Management)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- National American University
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 success coach 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 National American University (NAU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Management. 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.national.edu to view more information about transferring to National American University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to NAU.
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.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY 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 This is a Field of Study course.
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 success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options with a degree in Sociology.
- Begin researching NAU 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 This is a Field of Study course.
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 success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
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Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at NAU.
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 This is a Field of Study course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality OR
- SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology OR
- SOCI 2336 – Criminology OR
- SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse These are required Field of Study courses.
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 success coach 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 NAU.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at NAU Fall 2022)
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
SOCI 1306 – Social Problems This is a Field of Study course.
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 OR
- SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology OR
- SOCI 2336 – Criminology OR
- SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse These are required Field of Study courses.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to NAU to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
National American University
For questions about the NAU portion of this pathway, please contact Amanda Oppel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at (816) 412-7702 or aoppel@national.edu or the Strategic Partnership Enrollment Services team at (855) 210-5641. It is best to apply to NAU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
QUARTER 1
INT300 – Fundamentals of Intelligence (This is a required major core course)
INT305 – Advanced Critical Thinking (This is a required major core course)
INT315 – Open Source Research (This is a required major core course)
INT379 – History of Intelligence, Part 1 (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 2
INT330 – Writing for the Intelligence Professional (This is a required major core course)
INT380 – History of Intelligence, Part 2 (This is a required major core course)
PHIL400 – Ethics of Security and Counterterrorism (This is a required major core course)
INT401 – Interrogation and Interviewing Techniques (or other INT elective course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 3
INT310 – Fundamentals of Analysis (This is a required major core course)
INT390 – Covert Action (This is a required major core course)
INT400 – Counterintelligence (This is a required major core course)
INT476 – Intelligence Collection (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 4
INT320 – Propaganda and Disinformation (or other INT elective course)
INT461 – Clandestine and Secure Communications (or other INT elective course)
INT511DC – Advanced Analytical Methods (Dual credit course for master's degree)
INT600DC – Intelligence Team Management (Dual credit course for master's degree)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 5
TCT390 – Foundations of Terrorism Studies (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective)
TCT430 – Ethno-Nationalism Terrorism (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective)
INT521DC – Advanced Intelligence Collections (Dual credit course for master's degree)
INT680DC – Operational Concepts and Planning (Targeting) (Dual credit course for master's degree)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 90 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 180 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8.27.2021 by National American University)