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Associate of Arts - Sociology

Mission College

Santa Clara campus — Santa Clara, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,080
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a California State University institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a California State University major or baccalaureate degree in Sociology. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the California State University system and given priority admission consideration to their local California State University institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) provides a foundation for understanding many aspects of the social sciences, and assists students in comprehending other behavioral sciences. The required courses offer a basic understanding of how people relate to one another, the types of relationships people form, and various aspects and difficulties of such relationships. Program Learning Outcomes: Students will utilize the basic principles of sociology to analyze the behavior of people functioning in social groups. Students will compare and contrast group dynamics in formal and informal social groups. Students will explain formal and informal rules of social behavior. Students will relate social customs and social interactions within specific groups to analysis of how global perspectives affect United States Society.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,080
Application fee
USD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
8 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Santa Clara campus

Santa Clara, California, United States

3000 Mission College Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Mission College is a public two-year community college located in the City of Santa Clara, and in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Mission College's first priorities are students, their learning and their success. Our College serves the diverse educational, economic and cultural needs of the student population of Santa Clara, the Silicon Valley and our global community by providing associate degrees, transferable, career and basic-skills courses and programs, as well as opportunities for life-long learning. Mission College prides itself in providing an environment conducive to diverse learning...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.