Sociology is the study of social life, including social influences on human behavior. It is a “21st century career,” which provides students an opportunity to build transferable skills such as thinking critically, making evidence-based arguments, employing various research methods, interpreting data, writing effectively, and understanding diverse perspectives (American Sociological Association, 2013).
If you are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology you should consider taking 12 credit hours from the courses listed below as part of your AA degree in Liberal Arts.
Career Opportunities
A Sociology degree prepares students for career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The following are some of the career opportunities you can pursue related to Sociology:
- Conflict negotiation
- Corrections/criminal justice
- High school teaching
- Human resources
- Human rights advocacy
- Public relations
- Research
- Sales and marketing
- Social services
Additionally, a Bachelor’s in Sociology prepares students for admission to professional or graduate school to pursue careers in law, college/university teaching, research, public policy, etc.
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for or transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Required number of credits: 62
Courses and course cost calculations are subject to change.
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| Sociology Transfer Courses |
| MAT-156 |
Statistics
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This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.
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| POL-111 |
American National Government
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$586.50 |
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The study of the United States national government, specifically its institutions, the process of governing, the means by which individual citizens and groups influence that process, and the output of that governing process.
Lecture Hours: 48
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| PSY-251 |
Social Psychology
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$586.50 |
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Provides an introduction to the study of the interrelationship between the individual and social behavior with emphasis in the areas of social cognition, attribution, attitudes, group behavior, prejudice and discrimination, and interpersonal relationships. Basic psychological and sociological perspectives and research findings will be reviewed to better understand individual and social behavior.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): PSY-111 and SOC-110 or instructor approval.
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| SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology
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$586.50 |
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This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.
Lecture Hours: 48
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| SOC-115 |
Social Problems
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This course introduces students to a sociological examination of contemporary social problems. Specifically, this course focuses on the interconnection of various social problems, the significance of social inequality in creating and maintaining social problems, and the roles of both human agency and social policy in providing solutions to these problems.
Lecture Hours: 48
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| SOC-120 |
Marriage and Family
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Marriage and family is studied from a sociological viewpoint. Content areas focus on the history of family, gender roles, power in relationships, diverse family structures, and functions of the family and dysfunctions. This course examines courtship and marriage, family life cycle, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution, and identify social forces which influence its development and change.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Total Credits 18
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Total Credits 44
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Course Cost Calculation
Resident tuition and fees x course credits + course fee if applicable.
The course cost calculation does not include: