Earn a Cal Poly degree at Hancock!

New program is ideal for re-entry students and parents

How it works

Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College’s new 2+2 sociology program allows transfer students near Hancock’s Santa Maria campus to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Cal Poly, without commuting to San Luis Obispo.

The program is designed with a more flexible schedule, including many classes that only meet in person once per week, so that non-traditional students can experience Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing environment while balancing other responsibilities.

Although students will take classes at Hancock, they will still be Mustangs. This program provides students with the same virtual access to Cal Poly resources: clubs, library resources, healthcare, advising, career support, clubs, etc. Students will also be able to attend events such as the Week of Welcome, sports events, performances, and more to experience Cal Poly’s campus community.

Getting started is easy

1. Make sure you are on track to earn the Sociology Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in the 2023-24 school year (see https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/hancock)
2. Once you have begun your second year, apply for the 2024 2+2 Sociology program in October 2023.
3. Take two years of Cal Poly sociology courses at Allan Hancock College's Santa Maria campus.
4. Graduate with a Cal Poly Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and Social Services!

A degree that makes an impact

A degree in sociology will help you understand and appreciate the diversity of human culture, as well as how social groups and broader society influence individual behavior.

Alongside training in research design and data analysis, you will be encouraged to critically investigate contemporary issues and ask hard questions about society, behavior, and the environment in an increasingly diverse and global world. Students bridge classroom learning with the real world through hands-on practical experience such as internships, service learning, and Learn by Doing capstone projects.

Cal Poly sociology graduates go on to work in a wide variety of fields

including criminal justice, social work, law, counseling, teaching, business, and government.

How can I learn more?

Download this flyer! It has information, including contact information on the back for AHC, Cal Poly, and the 2+2 Program Director (Dr. Ryan Alaniz).

Or join us for an informational session. Update 8/25/23: The informational session is now over, but no worries, we recorded it! You can view it here.