May 20, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Sociology, AS (SOCI.AS)

Location(s): Main Campus, Online


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Sociology is designed as a transfer program. Students receive a comprehensive introductory foundation in sociological theory and method. The expectation of the program is for students to gain knowledge in how these theories and methods relate to the study of society, social behavior, and contemporary social issues. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to ensure transfer equivalency and develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60


Semester 1 (13-15 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (SGE 030) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • Communications Requirement (SGE 020) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Student Success Requirement (SGE 070) 1 Hour(s) *

Semester 2 (15-18 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement (SGE 040) 4-5 Hour(s) *
  • Open Elective Course 3 Hour(s) 

Semester 3 (14-19 Hours)


  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 2-5 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Semester 4 (13-20 Hours)


  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 2-5 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective Course 3 Hour(s)

Program Elective Courses ***


Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key


  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Mathematics & Statistics
  • 040 Natural & Physical Sciences
  • 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • 060 Arts & Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated (Social Responsibility & Diversity)