The Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Sociology is based on the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway in Sociology. It is recommended for students planning to start at Tri-C and transfer to a four-year institution to major in Sociology.
A four-year degree in Sociology can prepare you for a variety of careers in a number of industries including business, social service, private non-profit sector, and government service. A Sociology degree also serves as a strong foundation for students planning to go on to graduate studies in Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, or to pursue a law degree.
The Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Sociology will provide students with a foundation in sociological theories, communication, and critical thinking skills, which will prepare them to succeed upon transferring to a four-year institution.
This program is available to be completed 100% online.
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Program Outcomes
- Apply the major sociological theories and concepts to analyze social phenomena at the macro- and micro-level.
- Explain how intersectionality of statuses such as race, class, gender, and family of origin can impact achievements and experiences of an individual.
- Analyze sociological research to examine social issues and complex societal problems.
- Explain how globalization is impacting US society.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze situations, adapt to changes, and resolve problems.
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written English, for an intended audience, using clear, organized language.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-1070 | First Year Success Seminar | 1 |
| MATH-1410 | Elementary Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| DEGR-XXXX | Foreign Language (if needed) or Elective (see below list) | 3-4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Honors Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Honors Introductory Sociology | ||
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SOC-2010 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Requirement (must be selected from two different disciplines - see below list) 1 | 3 | |
| DEGR-XXXX | Foreign Language (if needed) or Elective (see below list) | 3-4 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Honors College Composition II | ||
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| SOC-2020 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Science Requirement with Lab | 3-4 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Requirement (must be selected from two disciplines - see below list) 1 | 3 | |
| DEGR-XXXX | Elective (see below list) 2 | 3 |
| DEGR-XXXX | Elective (see below list) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOC-2550 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Science Elective (must be from a discipline other than Sociology-see below list) 1 | 3 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Elective (must be selected from two different disciplines - see below list) 1 | 3 | |
| DEGR-XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| DEGR-XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-64 | |
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Students must select at least one course from the Civic Responsibility list below to fulfill either an open Social and Behavioral Science requirement or an open Arts and Humanities requirement.
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MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics may count towards elective requirements for students who do not place into MATH-1410 Elementary Probability and Statistics I on Math Placement Test.
Foreign Language Requirement
The majority of schools require at least 6-8 credits of foreign language at the College level to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; however, the Foreign Language requirement varies from institution to institution and may depend on how many foreign language courses you took at the high school level. For this reason, you should check with your intended transfer institution to determine how many foreign language credits are required for your intended transfer program and plan accordingly. To fulfill foreign language requirements, you should select from the below Transfer Assurance Guide approved foreign language courses. If your intended program of study doesn't require foreign language or you have fulfilled the requirement based on coursework taken in high school, you may select other appropriate Ohio Transfer 36 or Transfer Assurance Guide approved courses as electives, in place of the foreign language requirement. See recommendations below for elective course selection. Note, if your transfer school requires more than 6-8 credits of foreign language, you can apply those credits towards the elective requirement or take the additional coursework at your four year institution.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| ASL-1010 | Beginning American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL-1020 | Beginning American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL-2010 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL-2020 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 4 |
| FREN-1010 | Beginning French I | 4 |
| FREN-1020 | Beginning French II | 4 |
| FREN-2010 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FREN-2020 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| GER-1010 | Beginning German I | 4 |
| ITAL-1010 | Beginning Italian Language and Culture I | 4 |
| ITAL-1020 | Beginning Italian II | 4 |
| SPAN-1011 | Beginning Spanish Language and Cultures I | 4 |
| SPAN-1021 | Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II | 4 |
| SPAN-2010 | Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I | 3 |
| SPAN-2020 | Intermediate Spanish Language and Cultures II | 3 |
Recommended Electives
It is recommended that you select from the below Transfer Assurance Guide approved courses that could be used towards completing a minor in Anthropology, Social Work, Political Science or Psychology at your four-year institution to fulfill their elective requirements. Note: Courses marked with an *are Ohio Transfer 36 approved and can also be used to fulfill social and behavioral science requirements. ANTH-1210 Human Evolution can be used to fulfill Natural Science Requirements (with lab).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology Minor | ||
| ANTH-1010 | Cultural Anthropology * | 3 |
| ANTH-1210 | Human Evolution | 4 |
| ANTH-2110 | Archaeology * | 3 |
| Social Work Minor | ||
| SOC-2040 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC-2051 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| PSY-1010 | General Psychology * | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| POL-1010 | American National Government * | 3 |
| or POL-101H | Honors American National Government | |
| POL-1020 | State & Local Government * | 3 |
| POL-2030 | Comparative Politics * | 3 |
| POL-2070 | International Relations * | 3 |
| Psychology Minor | ||
| PSY-1010 | General Psychology * | 3 |
| PSY-2040 | Social Psychology * | 3 |
| PSY-2050 | Psychology of Personality * | 3 |
| PSY-2081 | Psychopathology | 3 |
Arts and Humanities/Social and Behavioral Sciences Civic Responsibility Electives
Students should select at least one designated Civic Responsibility course to fulfill their Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science requirements from the below lists. View full list of courses that can be selected to fulfill Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences requirements here.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS AND HUMANITIES | ||
| HUM-1020 | The Individual in Society | 3 |
| HUM-102H | Honors Individual in Society | 3 |
| HUM-1030 | The Individual in Cosmos | 3 |
| PHIL-1000 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL-2050 | Bioethics | 3 |
| SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | ||
| GEOG-2030 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| HIST-1510 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-1520 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-152H | Honors United States History since 1877 | 3 |
| POL-1010 | American National Government | 3 |
| POL-101H | Honors American National Government | 3 |
| POL-1020 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| POL-2030 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POL-2070 | International Relations | 3 |
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.