Associate in Arts - Sociology

Sociology is the study of society and everyday life, and as such, looks at a wide range of topics concerning social structure and human behavior. Sociological theories and methods can be applied to studying virtually any aspect of social life: culture and technology; crime and deviance; politics and economics; the self and socialization; family and group dynamics; class, race and gender; social movements and social change.

Sociology is a dynamic discipline that is particularly well suited to understanding the nature of social reality, and addressing issues in an evolving and complex contemporary world. The Sociology major is designed to provide a strong foundation for students interested in learning the basic tools of sociology, including social theories and research methods, and how to apply them to an analysis of practically any area of social life. Sociology provides a broad foundation that prepares students for a variety of career paths.