I have been going to a community college to get my basics done my counselor has put me on a program to get my?

associates of arts in social science. I want to get a degree in sociology though. I have talked to some people that have told me not to get the associates but Im not sure what to do or how to go about getting a degree in sociology…any helP??

You need to explore the college catalog(s) for the college(s) where you’re thinking of transferring.
You can find the catalog online on most college Web sites. This will tell you what courses are needed for the sociology degree. You then need to find out which courses offered at your community college will transfer to the four year college or university.

You may very well be able to earn the associates degree AND at the same time complete the courses which you need as a transfer student. It depends on a number of factors. Its okay to go back to your academic counselor and ask these kinds of questions – they’re there to help you succeed and meet your goals. (By the way, and hopefully you know this already but just in case – Sociology is one of the "Social Sciences".)

Examples of college sites with sociology programs:

http://www.wiserp.umich.edu/soc/

http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/soc/

Most community colleges also offer a transfer center or at least a Web page with transfer information. Examples:

http://www.pasadena.edu/transfer/

http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/index.html

Look for a transfer page on your own college Web site.

Your community college or local public library can also be a great resource. The reference section is likely to include books about colleges and the librarians can help answer some of your questions.

Library chat service examples:

http://www.askmn.org/

http://www.nypl.org/questions/