Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Sociology provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor`s degree in Sociology and/or to pursue a graduate degree in Sociology or a related field. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including social, human, and community services, public relations, marketing, sustainability, human resources, education, community health, public relations, and social science research. With a graduate degree, students can pursue employment in several careers including sociologists, social scientists, sociology professors, lawyers, and statisticians.

Details

Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8119

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Examine different situations using multiple lenses and sociological theories.
Recognize some of the ways in which individuals` biographies and identities, including our own, are shaped through social institutions, patterns of social inequalities, privileges, cultural practices, and biases.
Explain the uniqueness of sociology as a social science discipline.
Apply the sociological perspective about the social world.
Evaluate the diversity of the US, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, and sexualities, and their place in the global context.
Critically evaluate diverse social, cultural, and political perspectives and ideas using evidence- based data.
Communicate in a manner that demonstrates empathy, self-awareness, open mindedness and responsiveness.
Formulate effective and convincing written, oral and visual arguments that integrate sociological evidence.
Employ ethical standards and social responsibility to guide decisions and behaviors.
Locate and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research to analyze social outcomes, behaviors and problems.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

$75,201 Show expanded career information for Advertising and Promotions Managers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$42,725 Show expanded career information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Community Health Workers

$45,324 Show expanded career information for Community Health Workers

Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors

$52,532 Show expanded career information for Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

$64,889 Show expanded career information for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Financial Quantitative Analysts

$76,158 Show expanded career information for Financial Quantitative Analysts

Human Resources Managers

$107,325 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Managers

Human Resources Specialists

$58,535 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists

Lawyers

$108,800 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$57,999 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Postsecondary Education Teachers

$63,340 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Education Teachers

Public Relations Specialists

$59,900 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists

Social and Community Service Managers

$67,291 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers

Social and Human Service Assistants

$35,687 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants

Sociologists

$62,614 Show expanded career information for Sociologists

Statisticians

$94,047 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

Survey Researchers

$58,343 Show expanded career information for Survey Researchers

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Sociology, Bachelor of Arts
Northern Arizona University, Sociology, Bachelor of Science

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Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Complete one of the following options before transferring to ASU: Non-English language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV OR two (2) semesters of a current computer language (CSC110 and [CSC200 or CSC205]). Alternatively, students can meet ASU`s Languages and Cultures Requirement after transferring by completing an additional 6 credits of upper-division Global or Cultural courses once at ASU.

Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Elective	Elective		Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251	Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems			C, SB or C, SB or SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area		Complete a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or Departmental Elective in the NAU SOC prefix		3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251	Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems			C, SB or C, SB or SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST. This course must also carry the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] general education designation for the semester in which it is taken.	SB	3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
Elective	Elective		Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Related Area and SB	Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST. This course must also carry the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] general education designation for the semester in which it is taken.	SB	3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3

Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251	Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems		C, SB or C, SB or SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area	Complete a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or Departmental Elective in the NAU SOC prefix		3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251	Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems		C, SB or C, SB or SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Related Area and SB	Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST. This course must also carry the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] general education designation for the semester in which it is taken.	SB	3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Related Area and SB	Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: AFR, ASB, CDE, ECN, FAS, GCU, HST, POS, PSY, TCL, or WST. This course must also carry the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] general education designation for the semester in which it is taken.	SB	3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
Elective	Elective		Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4

Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in one of the following ASU prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, PSY or additional SOC course not already applied to meet other requirements.		3
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=188778).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.