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Sociology Field of Study

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2022-2023 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 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.

This pathway fulfills the Dallas College Interstate Passport requirements. The Interstate Passport at Dallas College is awarded to students who have achieved lower-division general education learning outcomes in a set of approved courses that are recognized by all other colleges and universities participating. Please visit the Interstate Passport – Dallas C​ollege webpage for more information. Certain courses may not apply to the Passport block requirements.  See your success coach for more information.

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 success coach 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.

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

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research career options with a degree in Sociology.
  3. 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 This is a Field of Study course.

CHOOSE ONE:  

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. 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.
  2. 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:   

CHOOSE ONE:   

* 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

  1. Begin applying to your top-choice universities.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a college or university Fall 2023)
  3. 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:   

CHOOSE ONE:   

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 13

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 24, 2025