Associate Degree - Sociology

The Sociology major introduces students to the primary theoretical perspectives of the discipline and provides them with a foundation in the substantive areas of sociology (race, gender, family) upon which they can build a baccalaureate degree.

Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work and counseling.  Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge that directly pertains to each of these fields.  The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation for entry-level positions throughout the business, social service and government worlds.

Employers look for people with the skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.  Since its subject matter is intrunsically fascinating, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business or public administration - fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups.  A major in sociology is also excellent preparation for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher or applied sociologist.

Upon successful completion of the Sociology major, students will be able to:
   -apply critical thinking skills about social issues.
   -understand the sociological perspective, and explain social phenomena using the three main theoretical
      frameworks of conflict theory, structural-functionalism and symbolic interactionism.
   -understand diversity and issues of social justice.
   -understand the research process in sociology.

*Students must complete two courses from either History Sequence A or History Sequence B.
       History Sequence A: HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 113
       History Sequence B: HIS 151, HIS 152, HIS 153

**Students will need to complete prerequisite for MTH 130.