Sociology
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree (Sociology AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. A student graduating with an Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (Sociology AA-T) may transfer to the CSU system to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or related fields.
Sociology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social Science Research Assistants
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,710
- High salary: 168,590
- Average salary: 101690
Survey Researchers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 36,410
- High salary: 100,620
- Average salary: 58040
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,710
- High salary: 168,590
- Average salary: 101690
All Careers in Sociology (8)
| Social Science Research Assistants | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,690 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,690 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,690 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 84,290 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 82,540 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
| Survey Researchers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to specific cultural phenomenon past and present.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the major sociological theories and relevant concepts.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the scientific method, the variety and appropriateness of research designs and the application and interpretation of the findings. Critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to specific cultural phenomenon past and present.