Sociology Transfer Pathway

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE, 60 CREDITS

Riverland’s Sociology Transfer Pathway AA prepares you for junior-year entry into a Minnesota State university. Learn about social structures, community impact, and public policy while gaining skills for careers in education, advocacy, human services, and more.

Location: 100% Online
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Scott Koenigs | 507-433-0804 | Scott.Koenigs@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.


Required Core Courses
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SOCI2103 Marriage and Family (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SOCI2125 Cultural Diversity (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
MnTC General Education Courses
ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
OR ENGL1102
3 CR
ENGL1105 Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101)
OR ENGL1107, ENGL1104, ENGL1106
3 CR
SPCH1100 Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9)
OR SPCH1110, SPCH1200, SPCH1310
3 CR
- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences
*One must be lab, and one must also be Goal 10
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Strongly Recommend MATH 2021 Fundamentals of Statistics or MATH 2022 Honors Fundamentals of Statistics
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
*non Sociology course
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts
*one must be goal 8
- MnTC/General Education
(additional credits to fulfill the MNTC requirements)
Elective Core Courses
SOCI1103 Social Problems (Goal 5 & 9)
*RECOMMENDED
3 CR
SOCI2103 Marriage and Family (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SOCI2125 Cultural Diversity (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SOCI2130 Criminology 3 CR
SOCI2150 Sexuality and Relationships (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SOCI2111 Topics in Sociology 1 CR
SOCI2112 Topics in Sociology 2 CR
SOCI2113 Topics in Sociology 3 CR
PSYC2250 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (Goal 2 & 5) 4 CR
PSYC2260 Social Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
Additional Requirements:
CCLS1000 First Year Experience 1 CR
- Physical Education/Health


For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Sociology Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.