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Temple College Associate of Arts in Sociology

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Texas Direct Transfer Degree

The Associate of Arts in Sociology is a Texas Direct Transfer Degree. Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum, the designated Field of Study course work, and transfer to a Texas public institution of higher education can be considered finished with all lower-division courses.

First Year (31 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FOSC) (FY) 2(Field of Study Curriculum, Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 020

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology (FOS) (FY) 1(Field of Study, Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any 4 sch course in the Life or Physical Science Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY) or

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis)

 3 090 OR 040
SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family (FOS)(Field of Study) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems (FOS)(Field of Study) 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 13

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (29 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

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16 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any 4 sch course in the Life or Physical Science Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I (FOS)(Field of Study) 3 -
Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology (FOSC) 2 or

SOCI 2336 - Criminology (FOSC) 2 or

SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse (FOSC) (FY) 2(Field of Study Curriculum, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

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First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070

HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 2 or

SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Offered on a continuous basis)

 3 040 OR 090

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070

HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II 2 or

SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 3
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Sociology degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FOS: Field of Study courses required for Texas-Public university transfer.

FOSC: Field of Study Curriculum required for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA SOCIOLOGY degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the following areas:

  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Criminal Justice
  • Social Services
  • Community Development

Important: AA SOCIOLOGY students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Social Service Assistant: $32,796 (Associate Degree required)
  • Social Worker: $69,542 (Bachelor's Degree + LSW License required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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