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Sociology

A.S. (TTP)

Expected Hours for A.S. (TTP) Degree

60

What is Sociology Emphasis: General Transfer Major?

The Sociology emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution.  The degree prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which they can pursue careers opportunities related to Sociology.  Interested students should contact their advisor.

What will I learn?

All students who complete a degree designated as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway will be able to do the following:

  1.    Communicate effectively through oral and written modes, using conventions appropriate to their audience and      purpose, including critical listening, reading, and research skills.
  2.    Evaluate the significance of humanity’s cultural heritage and diversity and its development in a historical                  and/or global context through critical and analytical methodologies.
  3.    Connect knowledge of social and cultural institutions to issues of personal or public   importance.
  4.    Analyze historical and contemporary issues by drawing on historical contexts.
  5.    Demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
  6.    Apply relevant mathematical modeling to a variety of applied or theoretical problems.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule


Fall Semester

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

ENGL 1010

Composition I

3

MATH 1530

Introductory Statistics

3

SOCI 1010

Introduction to Sociology

3

PSYC 1030

Introduction to Psychology

3


Fall Semester Milestones

  • Complete any required learning support course requirements.
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  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
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  • Work with your advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

ENGL 1020

Composition II

3

SOCI 1040

Social Problems

3

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3

PHIL 1040 or RELS 2020

Introduction to Ethics or Religions of the World

3

PSYC 2130

Lifespan Development Psychology

3


Spring Semester Milestones

  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.

If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.

Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Experience are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

Now is a good time to start talking with your advisor about your four-year college plans.  They can assist you with making the right course selections and the transfer process you will need to initiate as you also prepare to graduate from CSCC.
  • Work with your advisor to discuss Fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Fall Semester

HIST 2010

Early United States History

3

MUS 1030

Introduction to Music

3

ENGL 2310 or 2320

Early World Literature or Modern World Literature

3

BIOL 1010

Introduction to Biology

4

SPAN 1010

Beginning Spanish I

3


Fall Semester Milestones

  • FINANCIAL ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
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Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

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  • Work with your advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

HIST 2020

Modern United States History

3

BIOL 1020

Diversity of Life

4

SOCI 2020

Cultural Diversity

3

SPAN 1020

Beginning Spanish II

3

PHED 1610

Fitness I

1

Subtotal

60


Spring Semester Milestones

  • Congratulations!  After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate.
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  • Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on CougarNet.
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  • Complete program test and exit exam in the Testing Center. Schedule to take your exams by going to mycs.cc/testing.
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Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

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  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult  a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
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