Sociology, Area of Concentration in Arts & Sciences (AA)
Award: Associate of Arts Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Professor Sharon Stowers, 443-412-2059; sstowers@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
The Sociology program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in government, business, and non-profit organizations, such as research and demography, clinical and counseling services, applied anthropology, and human services. Students can choose from three concentrations that have been developed to facilitate transfer to baccalaureate programs in sociology, social work, or anthropology/sociology.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the sociology program, students will be able to:
- Apply basic concepts and theories of the discipline to various social structures.
- Compose research papers employing appropriate information literacy skills and using standard writing formats such as APA.
- Identify patterns of human behavior and apply appropriate human constructs through their participation in an experiential learning activity.
- Perform successfully in a baccalaureate program.
Transfer Information
Students have options for transfer to many institutions, both in Maryland and across the United States.
Employment Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions for sociologists are expected to grow through 2020.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GB) (D) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology (GB) | 3 |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SOC 102 | Social Problems (GB) (D) | 3 |
| ENG 109 | English Composition: Research Writing | 3 |
| General Sociology Track Elective | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective (GM) 2,3 | 3 | |
| General Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| SOC 201 | Marriage and the Family (GB) (D) | 3 |
| CMST 101 | Speech Fundamentals (GI) | 3 |
| General Sociology Track Elective | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GH) | 3 | |
| General Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| General Sociology Track Elective | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GH) | 3 | |
| History Elective (GB) 5 | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Science Elective (GS) 6 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
BIO 100 Fundamentals of Biology (GL) or BIO 120 General Biology I (GL) is recommended.
- 2
MATH 216 Introduction to Statistics (GM) is recommended if transfer is planned.
- 3
A four credit course in mathematics (GM) may be substituted.
- 4
Electives should be chosen according to personal and career interests or to the requirements of the institution to which transfer is planned. It is suggested students take 3-9 credits of foreign language.
- 5
History elective should be chosen to satisfy the requirements of the institution to which transfer is planned.
- 6
A four credit Biological/Physical Science Lab (GL) course may be substituted.
General Sociology Track Electives
Select four of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (GB) (D) | 3 |
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GB) (D) | 3 |
| ANTH 211 | The Archaeology of Maryland | 3 |
| ART 115 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Microeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography (GB) | 3 |
| or GEOG 103 | World Regional Geography (GB) (D) | |
| PS 101 | American National Government (GB) | 3 |
| or PS 102 | State and Local Government (GB) | |
| PSY 208 | Alcohol/Drugs: Impact on Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 212 | The Helping Relationship | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Criminology (same course as CJ 213) | 3 |
| SOC 214 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)