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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Sociology, A.A.
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Program Description
The Sociology, A.A. program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to sociology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. In this program, students describe the major concepts, historical origins, empirical findings, and foundational theoretical perspectives of sociology, including Conflict Theory, Interactionism, Structural Functionalism, and Feminist Theory. Additionally, students analyze sociological phenomena such as changes in the economy, demographics, stratification, and mobility through the scientific method. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students evaluate ethical issues in sociological research, while becoming more accustomed with collaborating effectively with individuals from varying socioeconomic and/or racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Sociology, A.A. program 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 Explain 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
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)
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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