Field of Interest
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
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- 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
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2022
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
Transfer Options
This pathway map can lead to multiple transfer options.
A list of available transfer options for the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology program
Transfer Partner |
Degree Type |
Transfer Program |
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Science |
Sociology |
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Science |
Sociology |
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Arts |
Sociology |
Northern Arizona University |
Bachelor of Science |
Sociology |
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.
Career Opportunities
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.
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$39.66
Annual Median Wage
$82,498
Number of People Employed
188
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 27.1%
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$18.88
Annual Median Wage
$39,274
Number of People Employed
4,834
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.0%
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.59
Annual Median Wage
$47,001
Number of People Employed
629
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 24.6%
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.09
Annual Median Wage
$50,124
Number of People Employed
6,322
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.4%
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.89
Annual Median Wage
$62,179
Number of People Employed
6,159
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.4%
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.65
Annual Median Wage
$63,769
Number of People Employed
1,354
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.3%
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$56.66
Annual Median Wage
$117,868
Number of People Employed
2,325
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.6%
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.39
Annual Median Wage
$61,133
Annual Job Openings
1,576
Number of People Employed
13,698
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.9%
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$47.85
Annual Median Wage
$99,539
Number of People Employed
10,944
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.2%
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.96
Annual Median Wage
$60,237
Annual Job Openings
1,863
Number of People Employed
13,389
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 22.6%
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$30.54
Annual Median Wage
$63,538
Annual Job Openings
2,505
Number of People Employed
23,439
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.0%
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.18
Annual Median Wage
$62,792
Number of People Employed
3,920
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.5%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.69
Annual Median Wage
$59,686
Number of People Employed
2,173
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 21.8%
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$18.14
Annual Median Wage
$37,735
Number of People Employed
3,820
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 24.8%
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$30.56
Annual Median Wage
$63,571
Number of People Employed
40
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5%
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$46.98
Annual Median Wage
$97,722
Number of People Employed
301
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 33.9%
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.35
Annual Median Wage
$56,903
Number of People Employed
76
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.4%
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, with links to salary information for the United States as a whole (if available):
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’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 Pathway Planner 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.
The list of courses below has been updated
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]
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Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.
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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.
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.
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
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Critical course
Gateway course
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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
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FYC |
3 |
MAT14+ |
College Mathematics |
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OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area
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MA |
3–6 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
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1–3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 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 |
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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 |
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
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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 |
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SB or L |
0–3 |
L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
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L |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Related Area and SB |
Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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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.
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SB |
3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area |
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Complete a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or Departmental Elective in the NAU SOC prefix
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 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 |
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C, SB or SB |
3 |
CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
SQ |
Natural Sciences Quantitative |
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SQ |
4 |
HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
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HU |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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0–3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
MAT206 |
Elements of Statistics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. |
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CS |
3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative |
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SG or SQ |
4 |
HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
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HU |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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0–3 |
Related Area and SB |
Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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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.
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SB |
3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
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.
|
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.
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.
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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 |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251 |
Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems |
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C, SB or SB |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area |
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Complete a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or Departmental Elective in the NAU SOC prefix
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Term 5
Term 5
Term 5
Term 5
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SOC212 or SOC241 or SOC251 |
Gender and Society or Race and Ethnic Relations or Social Problems |
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C, SB or SB |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Related Area and SB |
Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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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.
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SB |
3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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0–3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
MAT206 |
Elements of Statistics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. |
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CS |
3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
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HU |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Related Area and SB |
Related Area Course and Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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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.
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SB |
3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative |
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SG or SQ |
4 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
Languages and Cultures |
Languages and Cultures |
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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.
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0–5 |
Related Area |
Related Area Course |
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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.
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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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.
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3 |
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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.
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 academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176489).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology