2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)
Sociology, AA
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CODE: SOC-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Sociology offers basic skills in critical thinking, data analysis, writing, and oral communication to career oriented students and those preparing for advanced undergraduate study in sociology.
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- For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
- If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:
- UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.
- UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Investigate individual and collective experiences of social life using the theoretical and methodological tools of sociology. -
Synthesize information from trends within sociology concerning culture, social structure, cultural diversity, and social inequality. -
Evaluate research findings in sociology by examining methods of sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as ethical considerations in the research process. -
Formulate research questions, explanations or policy recommendations based on major sociological perspectives that address problems of behavior and interaction, social structure and social change. -
Evaluate viable career choices in the application of sociological concepts, theory, and methods directed at improving social life. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 35
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE. Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (7 Credits)
Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience. U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements. Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 25
Core Requirements (16 Credits)
Electives (6 Credits)
- Choose any SOC prefix courses not used to complete another area of this degree.
Social Science Electives (3 Credits)
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