Sociology Area of Concentration within Social Sciences A.A.

The Sociology Area of Concentration within Social Sciences A.A. is designed to give students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year institution. Students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to work with people in a changing society.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

• Articulate connections between personal experience and the larger forces of history using a sociological perspective.
• Explain sociological approaches used to study social issues and social problems.
• Perform sociological analyses on selected contemporary social issues (e.g., education, poverty, globalization, stratification and inequality within multiple social dimensions).
• Describe sociological research methods and interpret sociological research.
• Articulate the interplay of macro and micro level structural forces and the influence of culture in shaping behavior.
• Articulate the stratified nature of globalization and the importance of intercultural differences within and between local and global communities.
• Communicate effectively on how sociology contributes to a better understanding of the "self" and the larger social world.
• Develop sociological skillsets that are transferable to other programs and various occupations.
• Recognize how social life is structured in ways that influence choices, opportunities, and action.
• Explain the process of globalization and the interconnection of local and global communities.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

Program Pathway