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

Program Outcomes

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

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.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)
• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• PSY-1010 General Psychology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Requirement)

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• COM-1090 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement) or
• COM-1010 Foundations of Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)

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• MAT-1140 Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3 (Mathematics General Education Requirement; Critical Course)

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• BIO-1010 General Biology Credits: 4 (Science w/ Lab General Education Elective) or
• GEO-1010 Physical Geography Credits: 3 (Science w/ Lab General Education Elective) and
• GEO-1020 Physical Geography Lab Credits: 1 (Science w/ Lab General Education Elective)

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• EGL-1100 Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)
• SOC-2010 Social Problems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Institutional Requirement)
• SOC-2020 Marriage and Family Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• SOC-2090 Sociology of Minorities Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• HST-1530 History of African Americans since 1877 Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective) or
• HST-1510 History of African Americans to 1877 Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective)

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• PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)
• SOC-2030 Criminology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• SOC-2400 Introduction to Public Health and Health Care Policy Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• HUS-1010 Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science No Lab General Education Elective)
• HUS-2040 Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• POS-1010 American National Government Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective) or
• ANT-1030 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective)

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• BMT-1500 Developing a Professional Image Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 60 Credits

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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