My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
Sociology is the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society. Career options for students who study sociology include business, counseling and social services, criminology and law, international development, or preparation for graduate studies in fields such as sociology, social work, or law.
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Career Opportunities
A bachelor’s degree in Sociology opens the door to careers such as:
- Becoming a Youth/Victim's Advocate in a Police Department
- Counselor
- Youth Organization Director
- Social Worker
- Teaching (secondary/college)
- Business/Government Researcher
- Alcohol/Drug Offender Program Counselor
AA in Sociology
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COM- REQ | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Sociology II | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| ELC- LS1 | Approved Elective List: __________ | 1 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| SOC- ELC | Sociology: ___________ | 3 |
| SOC- ELC | Sociology: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should take a minimum of 60 credits. Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| SOC- ELC | Sociology: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |