Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To receive admission, students must have:
- Completed SOC 301 with a grade of C or better
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 average and a 2.0 minimum GPA in Sociology if any courses have been taken.
The baccalaureate degree in sociology is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative UofL GPA and major GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion or provide details on Reverse Transfer.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Science in Sociology Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 122-124 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking or Intro to Interpersonal Communications | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
ANT 160 or ANT 220 | Cultural Diversity in the Modern World or Intro to Cultural Diversity | 3 | ANTH 201 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOC 201 |
SOC 152 | Modern Social Problems | 3 | SOC 202 |
HIS XXX | Heritage - HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104, or 105 |
TBS XXX | Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
TBS XXX | Natural Science w/ aLab Gen Ed | 3-4 | S & SL XXX |
MAT 146 or MAT 150 | Contemporary College Mathematics or College Algebra* | 3 | MATH 111 |
STA 220 | Statistics* | 3 | MATH 109 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 33-34 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
*MAT 150 or MAT 146 with a grade of "C" or better is the pre-requisite for STA 220.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
SOC 235 | Inequality in Society | 3 | SOC 323 |
WGS 200 | Intro to Women's & Gender Studies | 3 | WGST 201 |
| Subtotal: Associate in Science Requirements | 6 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (15 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 0-3 | GEN 101 |
TBS XXX | SB Science (Not SOC) Gen Ed | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3-4 | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3-4 | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3 | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | Any College Level Course | 3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21 |
|
Total Associate Degree Hours | 60 |
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
SOC 301 | Introduction to Social Statistics | 0-3 | Substitute MATH 109 |
SOC 303 | Introduction to Research Methods - WR | 3 |
|
SOC 320 | Social Theory - WR | 3 |
|
SOC 400, 405, 499 | CUE Course | 3 |
|
SOC XXX* | Environment, Health, and Pop. Studies Electives (300+ Level) 305, 315, 329, 332, 340, 342, 343, 350, 392-WR | 3 |
|
SOC XXX* | Social Inequalities, Behavioral, and Structural Studies Elective 325, 327, 334, 336, 350, 374-WR, 380 | 6 |
|
SOC XXX* | Sociology Elective (400+ Level) | 12 | TBS XXX |
SOC XXX* | 200+ Sociology Elective | 3 |
|
TBD XXX* | General Elective (300+ Level) | 6 | TBS XXX |
TBD XXX* | Humanities or Natural Science Elective (300+ Level) | 6 |
|
TBD XXX* | 300+ Social Science, other than Sociology | 6 |
|
TBD XXX* | Electives in Social Science other than Sociology - any level | 15 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 65-66 |
|
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 122-124 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 65 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 122-124 |
Updated: June 2026