Sociology

Associates of Arts Degree in Sociology**

The Associates of Arts Degree at Gordon State College in Sociology provides students with the information needed to understand the foundational theories, principles, and concepts of sociology and how to scientifically study social forces, structures, interactions, and diversity of humans in society. This degree program prepares students to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Gordon State College or any other program leading to a career in the fields of sociology, criminal justice, psychology or social work.

**This Program has been deactivated and is currently in a teach-out. We are no longer accepting students into this Major.

Area F Requirements

Advising Notes
  • SOCI 1101 must be applied to Area F.
  • Students who started at Gordon State College before Fall, 2007, should consult their advisor regarding Area C requirements.
  • * Students may use one (1) excess Area F credit hour to satisfy Area B requirements.
  • ** Students with credit for SPAN 1001 and/or SPAN 1002 cannot receive credit for SPAN 1060. Students with credit for SPAN 1060 cannot receive credit for SPAN 1001 and/or SPAN 1002.
  • Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.

Required Courses:

12 Hours
  • SOCI 1101 (3-0-3)
  • SOCI 1160 (3-0-3)
  • SOCI 2293 (3-0-3)
  • HUSV 2101 (3-0-3) or PSYC 1101 (3-0-3)

Choose two of the following courses:

6 Hours
  • ANTH 1102 (3-0-3)
  • BUSA 2101 (3-0-3)
  • ECON 2106 (3-0-3)
  • HUSV 2101 (3-0-3)
  • MATH 1401 (3-0-3)
  • PHIL 2010 (3-0-3)
  • PSYC 1100 (3-0-3)
  • PSYC 1101 (3-0-3)
  • PSYC 2570 (3-0-3)
  • ** Any foreign language course(s)

Advisement Worksheet

Sociology Advisement Worksheet (pdf)

Please download and print out this advisement worksheet and review all requirements before your initial meeting with your advisor. Hold on to this worksheet for future planning.