Sociology AA Program Map

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If you are a full-time student taking and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester (Fall)

ENGL 1113 - Composition I
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (S)
General Education Recommended Elective. Select three (3) hours from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives.
Humanities. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following courses are recommended:
HUMN 2113 - Humanities I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages (H)
HUMN 2223 - Humanities II: Renaissance to the Early 20th Century (H)
HUMN 2333 - Humanities: Literature and Film (H)
HUMN 2773 - American Popular Culture (H)
HUMN 2883 - Cultural Identities and the Arts in America (H)

Total Credit Hours: 15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester (Spring)

ENGL 1213 - Composition II
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era
OR
HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present
SOCI 2113 - Social Problems (S) (offered in spring term)
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A)
OR
MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A) Check with transfer institution for appropriate math. Credits / Units: 3
Humanities. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following courses are recommended:
NAMS 2113 - Native American Cultures (H)
PHIL 2133 - Introduction to Ethical Thinking (H)
PHIL 2263 - Medical Ethics (H)
RELG 2173 - Religion and Society (H)
THEA 1093 - Introduction to Theatre (H)

Total Credit Hours: 15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester (Fall)

COMM 1113 - Public Speaking Credits / Units: 3
General Education Science (with lab). See the General Education Requirements for the course list. The following courses are recommended:
BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)
GEOG 1014 - Geography (Physical) (L)
GEOL 1014 - General Geology (Physical) (L)
GEOL 1024 - General Geology (Historical) (L)
Sociology Elective. Select one course from the following:
SOCI 2013 - Marriage and Family (S)
SOCI 2043 - Juvenile Delinquency (S)
SOCI 2053 - Social Psychology (S) (May be taken as PSYC 2053)
SOCI 2063 - Corrections: Jails and Prisons (S)
SOCI 2123 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (H) (S)
SOCI 2990 - Selected Topics in Sociology
Sociology Elective. Select one course from the following:
SOCI 2143 - Inter-Cultural Dynamics and Inclusion
SOCI 2173 - Religion and Society (S)
(May be taken as RELG 2173)
SOCI 2223 - Behavioral Statistics (S)
(May be taken as PSYC 2223)
SOCI 2263 - Medical Ethics (H)
(May be taken as PHIL 2263)
SOCI 2713 - Aging, Death and Dying (S)
(May be taken as PSYC 2713)
SOCI 2813 - Human Sexuality (S)
Controlled Elective. Select one course from the following:
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation (H)
CRIM 1013 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
MCOM 1113 - Writing for the Mass Media
MUSC 1113 - Music Appreciation (H)
NAMS 2113 - Native American Cultures (H)
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy (H)
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)
PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology
THEA 1093 - Introduction to Theatre (H)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

General Education Science (without lab). See the General Education Requirements for the course list. The following courses are recommended:
ASTR 1104 - General Astronomy
BIOL 1383 - Nutrition
BIOL 2313 - Principles of Ecology
GEOL 1113 - Introduction to Oceanography
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).
Sociology Elective. Select one course from the following:
SOCI 2013 - Marriage and Family (S)
SOCI 2043 - Juvenile Delinquency (S)
SOCI 2053 - Social Psychology (S) (May be taken as PSYC 2053)
SOCI 2063 - Corrections: Jails and Prisons (S)
SOCI 2123 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (H) (S)
SOCI 2990 - Selected Topics in Sociology
Sociology Elective. Select one course from the following:
SOCI 2143 - Inter-Cultural Dynamics and Inclusion
SOCI 2173 - Religion and Society (S) (May be taken as RELG 2173)
SOCI 2223 - Behavioral Statistics (S)
SOCI 2263 - Medical Ethics (H)
SOCI 2713 - Aging, Death and Dying (S) (May be taken as PSYC 2713)
SOCI 2813 - Human Sexuality (S) (May be taken as PSYC 2813)
Controlled Elective. Select one course from the following:
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation (H)
CRIM 1013 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
MCOM 1113 - Writing for the Mass Media
MUSC 1113 - Music Appreciation (H)
NAMS 2113 - Native American Cultures (H)
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy (H)
PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)
THEA 1093 - Introduction to Theatre (H)

Total Credit Hours: 15-16

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to several universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Transfer agreements for Oklahoma State University (OSU) are available below.

Northeastern State University (NSU)
TCC AA Sociology to NSU BA Sociology 2018-2019

Rogers State University (RSU)
TCC AA Sociology to RSU BS Social Science, Sociology 2021-2022

Oklahoma State University (OSU)
2023-2024
TCC A.A. Sociology to OSU B.A. Sociology 2023-2024
TCC A.A. Sociology to OSU B.S. Sociology 2023-2024

2022-2023 Transfer Maps
TCC A.A. Sociology to OSU B.A. Sociology 2022-23
TCC A.A. Sociology to OSU B.S. Sociology 2022-23
TCC A.A. Sociology to OSU B.S. Human Development and Family Science, Child and Family Services Option 2022-23