
Sociology - Option
Sociology Option

The Sociology option prepares students to pursue a degree in sociology or a related field. Careers open to sociology graduates include the fields of education, social services, urban affairs, urban planning, criminology and the law. Some of these careers require a master's degree. This program can be earned part-time and can lead to a baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions.
For more information, contact Dr. Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz.
Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:
- Describe and apply sociological perspectives and theories in explaining social behaviors, issues and institutions;
- Describe processes and methods of sociological research, including its strengths and limitations;
- Recognize, identify, and describe societal and group influences on individual attitudes, beliefs and behaviors;
- Describe the significance of one’s membership within various sociological categories based on culture, race, gender, class, sexuality, age and disability.
Courses | Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 38 credits | |
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
Communication (9 credits) | |
ENGL101-Composition I |
3
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ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
COMM120-Public Speaking |
3
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Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits) | |
MATH220-Statistical Methods |
4
|
General Education Science (life science) course (Choose a BIOL course) |
4
|
Social Science (6 credits) | |
PSYC101-General Psychology |
3
|
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology |
3
|
Humanities (6 credits) | |
Choose: ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213 or ENGL214 |
3
|
Choose: SPAN111, FREN111 or ITAL111 |
3
|
History (6 credits) | |
Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, HIST104 |
6
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Diversity (3 credits) | |
Choose: ANTH103, GEOG102 or GEOG110 | |
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
38
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PROGRAM COURSES - 15 credits | |
SOCL200-Contemporary Social Problems |
3
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Choose four: ANTH103, GEOG102, GEOG201, HSRV115, SOCL202, SOCL203, SOCL204, SOCL206, SOCL207, SOCL221 |
12
|
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
15
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FREE ELECTIVES - 7 credits
Choose any college-level courses*
*It is recommended that students transferring to a four-year institution take SPAN112, FREN112, or ITAL112 to complete a two-course sequence in the same language.
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7
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TOTAL FREE ELECTIVES CREDITS
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7
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Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE |
60
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(SOCL) EFFECTIVE FALL 2023 | |
*Courses must be taken in a progressive sequence in one language. Students should check transferability. Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this requirement. |
Recommended sequence of courses:
Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
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First semester – (16 credits) |
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ENGL101 |
Composition I |
3 |
MATH220 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
SOCL101 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
Choose |
HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104 |
3 |
Choose |
SPAN111, FREN111 or ITAL111 |
3 |
Second semester (16 credits) |
||
ENGL102 |
Composition II |
3 |
PSYC101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
Choose |
ANTH103, GEOG102, GEOG110 or PSYC110 |
3 |
Choose |
General Education Science course (BIOL) |
4 |
Choose |
Free Elective(s) |
3 |
Third semester (16 credits) |
||
COMM120 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
SOCL200 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
Choose |
ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213 or ENGL214 |
3 |
Choose |
ANTH103, GEOG102, GEOG201, HSRV115, SOCL202, SOCL203, SOCL204, SOCL206, SOCL207, SOCL221 |
3 |
Choose |
Free Elective(s) |
4 |
Fourth semester (12 credits) |
||
Choose |
HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104 |
3 |
Choose three |
ANTH103, GEOG102, GEOG201, HSRV115, SOCL202, SOCL203, SOCL204, SOCL206, SOCL207, SOCL221 |
9 |