Associate in Arts

Sociology - Option

Program

The Sociology Option in Liberal Arts prepares students to pursue a degree in sociology or a related field. Careers open to sociology graduates include the fields of education, social services, urban affairs, urban planning, criminology and the law. Some of these careers require a master’s degree.

This program can be earned part-time and can lead to a baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions. 

For information, contact department chair, Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz, at (609)343-4982 or bsanders@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Describe and apply sociological perspectives and theories in explaining social behaviors, issues and institutions;
  • Describe processes and methods of sociological research, including its strengths and limitations;
  • Recognize, identify, and describe societal and group influences on individual attitudes, beliefs and behaviors;
  • Describe the significance of one’s membership within various sociological categories based on culture, race, gender, class, sexuality, age and disability.

(SOCL-Fall 2023)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

History

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Diversity

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Program Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
15

Free Electives

* It is recommended that students transferring to a four-year institution take SPAN112, FREN112, or ITAL112 to complete a 2-course sequence in the same language.

Course #
Title
Credits
7
Sub-Total Credits
7

Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

* SPAN112, FREN112, or ITAL112 recommended.

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course #
Title
Credits
4
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course #
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
12