May 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Catalog

Sociology, A.A.


Sociology is the study of society, culture, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists examine institutions including the family, economy, education, religion, politics, health, and the media. They explore divisions by gender, race, and class, and social problems such as crime and poverty. A degree in sociology prepares students to continue their education at a four-year college or university and pursue a wide range of careers in research, education, program development, and social services.

Program Notes

Notes: This program is designed for students planning to continue their education at a four-year college or university. See University Parallel/Transfer Programs in the general information section of the catalog.

At least one science course must have a laboratory component.

Minimum of 62 Credit Hours


Course Grouping


Major Courses


(15 credit hours)
Sociology

General Education Courses


(37 credit hours)
Political Science

Psychology

Sciences

One of the science courses must include a lab component

  • General Education biological sciences 3-4 Credit Hours
  • General Education physical science 3-4 Credit Hours
Humanities

  • Humanities Courses 6 Credit Hours
General Education Electives

Six credit hours

Life Skills Courses


(1 credit hour)

Support Courses


(9 credit hours)

All courses within the following categories: CD, CS, ENGL, ECON, HIST, HUM, PHIL, POLSC, PSY, SOC, and any foreign language or credited sign language course. Additional courses may be substituted with approval of advisor.

Semester 1 (13-14 credit hours)


Semester 2 (15 credit hours)


Summer Semester


Semester 3 (15-16 credit hours)


  • 3 Credit Hours
  • PHYS Any Physical Science - 3 or 4 credit hours
  • SOC - Sociology Elective 3 credit hours 
  • HUM - Humanities Elective 3 credit hours 
  • GEN ED - Gen Ed Elective 3 credit hours

Semester 4 (12 credit hours)


  • SOC - Sociology Elective 3 credit hours
  • SUPP - Support Courses 6 credit hours
  • HUM - Humanities Elective 3 credit hours