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Sociology Associate’s Degree
An affordable path to prepare for a career in sociology, this associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associate Degree in Sociology
The Sociology program is designed to provide a liberal arts education in a learner-centered environment which will provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge about sociological principles and concepts and relate this information to the world while having the opportunity to understand how the scientific method applies and how critical thinking is used to evaluate information.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students will be able to utilize the scientific method in sociology.
Students will be able to explain major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
Students will be able to discuss historical and current trends in sociology.
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This course is the study of human society, the nature of culture and its organizations. Applications of communication, socialization, mobility, and population growth are analyzed. It is a comprehensive study of research methods, theories, and principle findings in the field of Sociology.
An analysis of a diversified society in relation to social events that occur in contemporary society. Changes in social norms, social goals, and values are a primary concern. An understanding of social disorganization as it applies to family, economics, religion and other social institutions.
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About This Program
The Sociology program is designed to provide a liberal arts education in a learner-centered environment which will provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge about sociological principles and concepts and relate this information to the world while having the opportunity to understand how the scientific method applies and how critical thinking is used to evaluate information.
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Dr. Melissa Willis, mwillis@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Majoring in sociology provides knowledge and analytical skills needed to pursue a professional degree in law, business, education, health & medicine, social work, or counseling. This degree offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as journalism, politics, public relations/marketing, business, human resources or public administration. It provides the strong liberal arts preparation needed for positions in the criminal justice system, business, social service and government. This program is a first step for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor or researcher. Students who wish to become an instructor or professor of sociology will need to pursue a master’s degree. With further education, this degree could lead to jobs in research, resource management, public relations, industrial relations, international business, human rights officer, foreign service officer, affirmative action worker, family planning worker, etc. Information about careers in the field of sociology can be found at the American Sociological Association website:https://www.asanet.org.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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