Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) - Sociology

Peralta Community College District

Sociology at Merritt College aims to provide students with an understanding of how all aspects of society works from the smallest levels of individual interaction to the operation of the largest institutions. Students will learn sociological theories, concepts and research methods that are useful for navigating personal and professional relationships in business, politics, criminal justice, health care, agriculture, communications and other industries. This knowledge will enable students to be competitive for sociology related to jobs and/or prepare them to pursue a B.S. in Sociology or related social sciences at the University level.The AA-T degree in sociology is designed for students who wish to use sociology as a foundation for continued education in social sciences at the University level at CSUs or UCs. Sociology majors will have the advantage of learning basics principles of sociology in a nurturing, environment with small class sizes that will provide them the confidence, academic knowledge and practical skills to be successful taking upper division question courses.This degree can also be beneficial to students pursuing other humanities and social sciences majors at the university level.The degree requirements include opportunities for students to take courses in Psychology, Administration of Justice, Anthropology and African American Studies. In addition to these options, the required courses for the degree are taught using an interdisciplinary approach that connects sociological concepts to other disciplines.The AA-T degree in sociology will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of college General Education Requirements and specific Sociology degree requirements.

Peralta Community College District