Sociology
Program Description: The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a typical sociology program at a four-year college or university. It also provides the flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree to specialize the program to individual interests. Students who are interested in Sociology. The Sociology field analyzes the impact of social dynamics and culture patterns on people in society. This is a skill that can impact many career fields.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - English Composition I | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core |
| SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area. | Core |
| Creative Arts Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts core area. | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| MATH 1324 - Business Mathematics I | 3 | Or select a course from the Math core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | Core |
| ENGL 1302 - English Composition II | 3 | Or select a course from the Communication core area. | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | Core |
| HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area. | Core |
| SOCI 2336 - Criminology | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a from the Component Area of the core. | Core |
| Component Area Course option | 3 | Select a course from the Component Area of the core. | Core |
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government | 3 | Core | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Course | 3 | Select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture core. | Core |
| SOCI 2301 - Marriage and Family | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| SOCI 1306 - Social Problems | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government | 3 | Core | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Restricted electives must be chosen from among the following courses: ANTH 2351, GEOG 1302, ECON 2301, ECON 2302, CRIJ 1301, PSYC 2306, PSYC 2316 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Restricted electives must be chosen from among the following courses: ANTH 2351, GEOG 1302, ECON 2301, ECON 2302, CRIJ 1301, PSYC 2306, PSYC 2316 ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Arts degree | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Ability to address real-world problems and issues by developing realistic and equitable solutions.
- Critical Thinking
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Working collaboratively
Transfer Information
The Sociology field analyzes the impact of social dynamics and culture patterns on people in society. This is a skill that can impact many career fields. The sociology degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site below. https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information
Link to Bachelor’s programs in Sociology:
http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/majors
https://www.shsu.edu/admissions/transfer/joint-admissions/blinn/
https://ssb.sfasu.edu/sg/wf_admissions.p_course_equivalency
List of all universities by state: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/
Blinn College Transfer Resources:
Employment Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook- US Department of Labor
Career Information
Common Job Titles: Potential future careers for Sociology majors can include social work, guidance counseling, human resources, management consultant, pre-law, market research analysis, media planning, public relations and policy analysis.
Regional Labor Market Information: Human Resource Assistants with an Associate’s Degree working in the Blinn College District: New workers’ expected wage is $21,642 per year while experienced workers may earn up to $42,731 annually. There are currently 70 Human Resource Assistants in the Bryan/College Station Area. (Source: https://texaslmi.com/LMIbyCategory/Wages ).