Sociology

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Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement

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Why do people make the choices they make? How do groups form? Why are you the way you are? Gain an understanding of these major life questions with a degree in sociology.

In this program, you’ll learn how to think critically about social inequality, racial and ethnic conflict, law and justice, social and political movements, family, gender and sexuality, and many other social issues. This program helps you go beyond your personal experiences to broaden your perspective on social life and develop a deep understanding of important trends in modern society.

A degree in sociology can open doors to careers in many fields. You will gain skills to better interact with colleagues, conduct research or pursue professional opportunities in social services, sales and marketing, management, law, human resources and teaching.

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Courses

SOC& 101 — Intro to Sociology — 5.0 Credits

Basic concepts and theories of sociology with an emphasis on the group aspects of human behavior.
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SOC& 201 — Social Problems — 5.0 Credits

Social problems have existed in societies throughout time. We live in an increasingly connected world where the social problems experienced in one nation are influenced by events in other parts of the world. This class explores social problems in the U.S. as well as examines social problems on a global scale. Topics covered include: Globalization, world economy and world poverty, human rights, population growth and environmental destruction, race and gender, crime, war and terrorism.
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SOC 204 — Research Methods in Social Science — 5.0 Credits

The study of the basic data, theory, methodology and attitudes of the social scientist independent of any special area. Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101.
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SOC 211 — Marriage and the Family — 5.0 Credits

A sociological analysis of the institution of the family including historical and cross-cultural variations of the family structure and mate selection processes; the modern family institution with regard to the sexual, reproductive, economic and socialization function; newly emerging lifestyles, alternate living patterns, family disorganization, and changing definitions of family.
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SOC 221 — Race and Ethnic Relations — 5.0 Credits

We are a society unprecedented in its diversity of color, class, and cultural origin that reflects the fundamental ethnic and racial composition as well as stratification of the United States population. This class offers a comprehensive examination of race relations that commences with an appreciation of diversity in the United States and seeks to understand these relations through a historically grounded comparative analysis of several dominant/minority global patterns.
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SOC 230 — Sociology of Gender — 5.0 Credits

Sociology of Gender examines the changing views of gender in modern society and explores the available research on the social and institutional pressures that shape women and men and their roles in society. This course directly confronts the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding nearly every aspect of gender, including work, education, sexuality, politics, economics, marriage, family, crime and spirituality. This course also includes a cross-cultural perspective on gender.
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SOC 261 — Crime and Justice — 5.0 Credits

Explores the phenomenon of crime; considers its causes, theories of prevention and the institutional means employed to combat it, including police, courts and corrections. Crime is interpreted as an American paradox; it is feared and deplored, yet persists and grows. The course examines that paradox by focusing on cultural contradiction in American society regarding crime, justice and punishment.
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