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Sociology Field of Study (For transfer to National University, BA in Sociology)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- National 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 University to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. 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 National University to view more information about transferring to National University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to NU.
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 NU 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 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 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 NU.
- 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 a university 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 NU to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
National University
For questions about the National University portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (855) 355-6288 or advisor@nu.edu. It is best to apply to National University a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. Each class at National University is one month (4 weeks) long. Students take one class per month. Students can complete 6 courses during each semester. Each class is 4.5 quarter units, which is equivalent to 3 semester units at Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY
SEMESTER 1
SOC 344 – Marriage, Sex & the Family (4 weeks)
SOC 443 – Sociology of Deviance (4 weeks)
SOC 385 – Methods of Social Inquiry (4 weeks)
SOC 455 – Organizational Sociology (4 weeks)
SOC 365 – Classical Social Theory (4 weeks)
SOC 500 – Cultural Pluralism in the USA (4 weeks)
Total Hours: 27 quarter units
SEMESTER 2
SOC 375 – Contemporary Social Theory (4 weeks)
SOC 540 – Power & Social Change (4 weeks)
SOC 499 – Sociology Senior Project (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*Please see program catalog for the Recommended Upper Division courses.
Total Hours: 27 quarter units
SEMESTER 3
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division Electives (4 weeks)
*One Upper Division General Education (4 weeks)
*Please see program catalog for the Recommended Upper Division courses and Upper Division General Education.
Total Hours: 22.5 quarter units
Note: In addition to Preparatory, Major Core, and Upper Division/Concentration Courses for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at National University, all students are required to complete 70.5 quarter units of General Education. Students completing the Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Sociology at Dallas College will need to complete an additional estimated 18 quarter units (12 semester units) of GE to meet program and unit requirements. For more information, please see National University's catalog.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 76.5 QUARTER UNITS
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 180 QUARTER UNITS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 9.8.2021 by National University)