Sociology emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete all Sociology emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Articulate the interplay between social or natural forces and individuals.
  • Apply analytical skills to social or natural phenomena to explain, evaluate, or predict human behavior.
  • Understand and respect cultural differences by: articulating an understanding of the historical basis of cultural ideas, behavior, or issues of inequality, or by articulating how their cultural background influences their reactions to or interactions with others.
  • Articulate an awareness of issues related to historical or contemporary inequities in U.S. society and propose methods that would facilitate a more equitable society.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Sociology emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

General Education Courses

 
MTH 105Math in Society

4

or

MTH 111College Algebra

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

4

Biological Sciences

4

Biological/Physical Science

4

Communication

3

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Physical Sciences

4

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Western Culture

3

Writing/Composition

3

Total Credit Hours:44

MTH 111: Four credit apply toward general education requirement; one credit applies toward program.

Liberal Arts Core Courses

See the degree requirements section for a list of the Liberal Arts Core courses.

Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts

3

Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities

3

Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture

3

Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences

3

Liberal Arts Core V

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Core Courses

SOC 204Introduction To Sociology

3

SOC 205Institutions And Social Change

3

or

SOC 206Social Problems And Issues

3

or

Electives

3

SOC 222Sociology of the Family

3

or

Electives

3

Electives

22

Total Credit Hours:31

Total Credit Hours: 90