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Program Available at:

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

Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching

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.

Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

The Texas Direct – Associates of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Sociology is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Sociology and transfer to a four-year college or university. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the field of study in Sociology included in this degree. This degree plan will constitute a semester credit hour transfer block to any public Texas four-year college or university with a Sociology Major.

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 the Texas Direct – Associates of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Sociology, 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 http://www.dallascollege.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 Designated Core course.

CREATIVE ARTS 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.
  4. Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.

    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.

DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.

SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

CHOOSE ONE:

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

**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.

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. Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.

  3. 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 SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

SOCI 2301 – Marriage and the Family This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

DIRECTED ELECTIVE** 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

**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to your top-choice universities.
  2. Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
  3. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.

  4. 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 Discipline Foundation Course.

CHOOSE ONE:

DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.

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

**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Sociology.
  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 August 11, 2025