Sociology, Associate of Arts

Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Sociology.

Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.

Utilize discipline specific approaches from the field of Sociology, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.

Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.

Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.

Prepare students to transfer to four year programs in Sociology.

Achieve a successful completion rate for students who declare as Sociology majors.

Major Code: 2109R

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Elective Courses

3 Credits

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCY 101Introduction to Sociology

3 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Freshman Year

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

SCIG GEAny Gen. Ed. Science Course

4 Credits

SOCY 102Social Problems

3 Credits

ELEC GEAny additional Gen. Ed.

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

MATH 153Statistical Reasoning*

3 Credits

SCIG GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course

4 Credits

SOCY 238Race and Ethnic Relations

3 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Elective Courses

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines

Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Elective

8 Credits

Total Credit Hours:13

Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 60