General Studies A.A. with Area of Concentration in Sociology

Program Description

The General Studies A.A. with Area of Concentration in Sociology program is a recommended program of study for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Graduates of the Sociology Concentration will be able to:

• Cultivate familiarity with the major concepts, historical origins, empirical findings, and foundational theoretical perspectives of sociology: Conflict Theory, Interactionism, Structural Functionalism, and Feminist Theory
• Apply the scientific method as a basis for engaging in critical thinking and understanding sociological phenomena such as changes in the economy, demographics, stratification, and mobility, etc.
• Use sociological terminology appropriately in oral and written communication
• Use relevant technology to complete sociological projects, research and assignments that focus on trends related to collective human behavior
• Work productively with individuals from varying subpopulations, including those from diverse socioeconomic and racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Discuss ethical issues in sociological research

General Education Courses (31 Credits)

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

• English Composition

• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing 3 Credits
• Any General Education English Composition II course 3 Credits

• Humanities

• PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning 3 Credits
• Any General Education Humanities Speech course 3 Credits

• Mathematics

• Choose one of the following (3 Credits):

• MAT-1140 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
• MAT-1190 Probability 3 Credits
• MAT-1350 Pre-Calculus I - College Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credits

• Social Sciences

• PSY-1010 General Psychology 3 Credits
• Any General Education Social Science History course 3 Credits

• Science with a Lab

• BIO-1010 General Biology 4 Credits

• Science

• Any General Education Science course without a Lab 3 Credits

• Institutional Requirement Computer Literacy

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Credits

Area of Concentration (29 Credits)

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit (Institutional Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
• SOC-2010 Social Problems 3 Credits
• SOC-2020 Marriage and Family 3 Credits
• SOC-2030 Criminology 3 Credits
• SOC-2090 The Sociology of Minorities 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following (3 Credits):

• HUS-2040 Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits
• SOC-2400 Introduction to Public Health and Health Care Policy 3 Credits

Sequence of Study - Sociology Concentration A.A.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Program Total: 60 Credits

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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