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Sociology Transfer Pathway, AA

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Total Credits: 60

Major Number: 5919
CIP Code: 24.0101

Program Description

The Sociology Transfer Pathway AA degree offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Sociology bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.

Minnesota State universities include: Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.

Program Prerequisites

None

Special Instructions

None

Program Requirements

MnTC/General Education Requirements

Goal 1: Communication

ENGL 1020 - Composition I Credits: 4 (grade of C or higher)
OR
ENGL 1021 - Composition I Credits: 4 (grade of C or higher)
AND
ENGL 1022 - Composition II Credits: 3
Select one
COMM 1021 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 1031 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 1041 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
COMM 1051 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3

Total Credits: 10

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

Fulfilled when all MnTC goals for this degree are complete.

Goal 3: Natural Sciences

Minimum of 7 credits. Two courses from two different disciplines with at least one traditional lab course.

MnTC Goal 3 Course List

Total Credits: 3

Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning

Minimum of 3 credits. Courses must be numbered between MATH 1025 and MATH 1082 , or PHIL 1041

MnTC Goal 4 Course List (MATH 1025 recommended)

Total Credits: 3

Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

Minimum of 15 credits; from three different disciplines.

SOC 1020 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
Select one SOC course from Elective A Category - Organizations and Institutions:
SOC 1080 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
SOC 2031 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 2071 - Mind, Self, and Society Credits: 3
SOC 2087 - Criminology and Criminal Behavior Credits: 3
Select one SOC course from Elective B Category - Social Inequality and Stratification:
SOC 1033 - Sociology of Families in Crisis Credits: 3
SOC 1041 - Sociology of Social Problems Credits: 3
SOC 2051 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3
SOC 2053 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 5 Course List (2^nd discipline HIST 1032 recommended) Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 5 Course List (3rd discipline) Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts

Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses, at least ONE of which must be a literature course, from three different disciplines.

MnTC Goal 6 Course List

Total Credits: 9

Goals 7-10: Theme Goals

Three credits in each of four Goal areas selected from Goals 7, 8, 9 and 10 are required. Many courses from Goals 1-6 also meet Goals 7-10. One course may fulfill a maximum of two Goals. Credits count only once.

Total Credits: 44

MnTC Elective Requirements

None

Additional Elective Requirements

Any course(s) numbered 1000 or above

Total Credits: 12

Additional Requirements

Physical Education/Health
Select 2 credits in PE/HLTH. At least one of which must be an activity course in PE.

PE Activity Course (any course PE 1004-PE 2098) Credits: 1
PE/HLTH Physical Education/Health (any course PE 1004-PE 2098; HLTH 1001-HLTH 1075 if needed)

Total Credits: 2

Student Success

STSC 1021 - College Success Strategies Credits: 2 OR
STSC 1050 - Essential Study Skills for College Success Credits: 2

Total Credits: 2

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

None

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

This transfer pathway degree is designed to transfer to the following Minnesota State university designated baccalaureate degree majors. This information is subject to change. Refer to the Century College program webpage, AA degrees and the MnTC, transfer university websites, and Transferology for current information. Contact your Century academic advisor/counselor for more details and assistance.

Bemidji State University:

Sociology, BA

Metropolitan State University:

Social Science, BA

Minnesota State University, Mankato:

Applied Sociology, BA
Sociology, BA
Applied Sociology, BS
Sociology, BS

Minnesota State University, Moorhead:

Sociology, BA

Southwest Minnesota State University:

Sociology, BA

St. Cloud State University:

Sociology, BA
Sociology, BA (Concentration in Critical Applied Sociology)

Winona State University:

Sociology, BA

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

Describe key concepts and overarching themes in the field of sociology
Analyze the role of organizations and institutions in social interactions and processes
Apply sociological concepts to real and hypothetical scenarios
Describe how sociologists engage in scientific inquiry to answer empirical research questions
Analyze the role of social inequality and stratification in social interactions and processes
Analyze how sociological principles apply to diverse populations
Communicate knowledge of sociological principles through various methods, such as verbally, in writing, or through formal presentations.

Program Contact Information

Susannah Dolance 651.779.3459 Room 3461 West

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Semester 1

ENGL 1021 - Composition I Credits: 4
SOC 1020 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
STSC 1021 - College Success Strategies Credits: 2 OR
STSC 1050 - Essential Study Skills for College Success Credits: 2
MnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (1^st Discipline) Credits: 3
Select one
COMM 1021 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 1031 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 1041 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
COMM 1051 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2

ENGL 1022 - Composition II Credits: 3
Select one SOC course from Elective A Category - Organizations and Institutions Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences (with lab) (1^st discipline) Credits: 4
MnTC Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning (MATH 1025 recommended) Credits: 4
PE Physical Education Credits: 1
PE or HLTH Physical Education or Health Credits: 1

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3

Select one SOC course from Elective B Category - Social Inequality and Stratification Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (2^nd discipline HIST 1032 recommended) Credits: 4
MnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (2^nd Discipline) Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences (2^nd discipline) Credits: 3
Any course(s) numbered 1000 or above Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4

MnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (3^rd discipline) Credits: 3
MnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (3^rd discipline ENGL Literature) Credits: 3
Any course(s) numbered 1000 or above Credits: 7

Total Credits: 13

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

Century College is a member of Minnesota State. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
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Sociology Transfer Pathway, AA

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Total Credits: 60

Program Description

Program Prerequisites

Special Instructions

Program Requirements

MnTC/General Education Requirements

Goal 1: Communication

Total Credits: 10

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

Goal 3: Natural Sciences

Total Credits: 3

Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning

Total Credits: 3

Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits: 15

Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts

Total Credits: 9

Goals 7-10: Theme Goals

Goal 7: Human Diversity

Goal 8: Global Perspectives

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility

Goal 10: People and the Environment

Total Credits: 44

MnTC Elective Requirements

Additional Elective Requirements

Total Credits: 12

Additional Requirements

Total Credits: 2

Student Success

Total Credits: 2

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

Program Note

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Contact Information

Sample Plan

Semester 1

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4

Total Credits: 13

Note