Sociology Field of Study (For Transfer to UNT Dallas, BA in Sociology)

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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 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 the University of North Texas at Dallas (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 success coach 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.

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

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 success coach 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 your success 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 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.
Ask your success coach about 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 OR
SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology OR
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 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 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 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a college or university Fall 2022)
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

BIOL 2406 – Environmental Biology 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

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 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

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

University of North Texas at Dallas

For questions about the UNT Dallas portion of this pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (972) 338-1645 or Advising@untdallas.edu. It is best to apply to UNT Dallas a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. If the Associate of Arts Field of Study in Sociology degree is completed, SOCI 2301 will fulfill the SOCI 3000 degree requirement for the Bachelor's degree at UNT Dallas. A grade of “C" or higher is required in all courses listed below. See catalog for official degree requirements.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY