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

Program Description

The General Studies Area of Concentration in Sociology program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to Sociology and Social Sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. The coursework within the program builds on and reinforces fundamental writing, oral communications, and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. The program exposes students to theories, concepts, and experiences necessary for success in the workplace, further social science education, and life-long learning. Throughout the curriculum, students will be presented with a wide range of instructional methods and experiences that provide exposure to a solid foundation of the diverse nature of the study of the functioning and interactions of individuals and groups in the systems, institutions, and structures of human society development, structure, and functioning of human society.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Sociology Concentration will be able to:

• Describe the major concepts, historical origins, empirical findings, and foundational theoretical perspectives of sociology, including Conflict Theory, Interactionism, Structural Functionalism, and Feminist Theory.
• Analyze sociological phenomena such as changes in the economy, demographics, stratification, and mobility through the scientific method.
• Use sociological terminology appropriately in oral and written communication.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals from varying subpopulations, including those from diverse socioeconomic and/or racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluate 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)
• 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 Elective) or
• COM-1010 Foundations of Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective)

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• MAT-1140 Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3 (Mathematics General Education Requirement)
• EGL-1100 Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)

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• 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)

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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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• 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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• SOC-2090 Sociology of Minorities Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• SOC-2030 Criminology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)
• HUS-1010 Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• HUS-2040 Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• SOC-2400 Introduction to Public Health and Health Care Policy Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science No Lab General Education Elective) or

• GEO-1010 Physical Geography  (Science No Lab General Education Elective)

   

• 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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