Seek to understand... people, cultures, society.
Start your Sociology degree here at SCC. Take a core set of classes to learn about practices of sociological content, theory, and methodology.
Hone your critical and systemic thinking skills to increase self-awareness of the diversity of the human condition. Expand your mind and deepen your understanding of the social world!
Complete your general education and core requirements for transfer to an upper-level sociology program or requirements for other disciplines, such as psychology, political science, and other social sciences.
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Why Sociology at SCC?
Get to know your professors: Our faculty love to teach... and it shows. Enjoy small classes with plenty of time to interact and learn from them.
Save money: You'll take the same classes and learn the same concepts and skills... at a fraction of the cost.
Skills you'll learn
Critical thinking: Learn to define and analyze problems, identify factors that contribute to outcomes, and analyze the connections.
Understand Social Dynamics, Contexts & Consequences: Learn to understand the structures of societies, institutions and organizations, understanding how these shape individuals’ choices, practices and life chances.
Channel your curiosity: Explore thought-provoking topics such as social inequality and stratification, race, ethnicity, and gender studies, criminology and deviance, social psychology, and research methods and data analysis.
Key classes
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Problems
Where this degree can take you
Majoring in sociology can prepare you for a wide variety of careers. Most sociology majors want to work with people, so they obtain jobs in fields such as the human services, social work, government, education, corrections, legal system, tech industry and community organizing.
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Did You Know
Ronald Reagan, Michelle Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are just a few famous leaders who earned a Sociology degree.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2021 median pay for sociologists was $92,910.
Contact Us
West Burlington Campus Admissions
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Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 313-1923
Text: (319) 220-3266
Email: admissionskeo@scciowa.edu
The Sociology Transfer Major is designed to develop knowledge in the field of Sociology to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year University.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence
| Fall Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| SOC-110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY-111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ZZZ-HUM | Humanities Course | 3 |
| Take courses totaling 3 to 5 credits | ||
| ZZZ-MSC | Math or Science Course | 3-5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 - 18 | |
| Spring Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-106 | Composition II | 3 |
| PSY-251 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| MAT-156 | Statistics | 3 |
| SOC-120 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| ZZZ-HUM | Humanities Course | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
| Fall Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| SPC-112 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC-115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| ZZZ-HUM | Humanities Course | 3 |
| ZZZ-CUL | Cultural Awareness Course | 3 |
| Take courses totaling 3 to 5 credits | ||
| ZZZ-ELE | Elective Course | 3-5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 - 17 | |
| Spring Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| POL-111 | American National Government | 3 |
| Take course totaling at least 4 credits | ||
| ZZZ-LAB | Lab Science Course | 3-5 |
| Take courses totaling 3 credits | ||
| ZZZ-ELE | Elective Course | 3-5 |
| Take courses totaling at least 4 credits | ||
| ZZZ-ELE | Elective Course | 3-5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 - 16 | |
SDV-108 - The College Experience
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Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.
ENG-105 - Composition I
|
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.
SOC-110 - Introduction to Sociology
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
An analysis of social organization (or the social order). This course deals with the nature of sociology as a science, the original nature of man, the socialization of the individual, the development of groups and group behavior, the nature of culture and culture patterns, the organization of institutions, the nature of social order, the organization of human stratification and examination of major social processes. Special emphasis is placed upon the American cultural patterns.
PSY-111 - Introduction to Psychology
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A basic course in the understanding of behavior, designed to give the student a scientific background in the fundamental problems and techniques covered in the field of psychology.
ZZZ-MSC - Math or Science Course
|
Lecture: 2-4 |
Lab: 0-2 |
Credit: 3-5 |
Courses fulfilling the Math or Science requirement address quantitative and/or scientific reasoning skills. Any course of 100-level or above from mathematics or a science discipline can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course
|
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ENG-106 - Composition II
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.
PSY-251 - Social Psychology
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
The study of interpersonal relations, social attitudes, group dynamics, intergroup relations, class and cultural influence in a psychological context. Prerequisite: PSY-111.
MAT-156 - Statistics
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
This course is an applied course in statistics, designed to introduce students to some of the concepts, symbols, procedures and vocabulary used in the field of statistics. Topics covered in this course include: organizing and graphing data, descriptive statistics, probability, various distributions, the sampling distribution of the mean, estimating a population mean, confidence intervals, inferential statistics (hypothesis testing), comparing two population parameters, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiple regression, contingency tables and nonparametric statistics, (time permitting). Prerequisites: MAT-092 or MAT-099 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.
SOC-120 - Marriage and Family
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A critical approach to the problems of the modern family with some information given to the historical perspective. Such topics as courtship and marriage, marital adjustment, the achievement of family unity, minority family types, parent-child relationships, economic and social changes in family organizations and family control will be covered.
ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
SPC-112 - Public Speaking
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.
SOC-115 - Social Problems
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
An investigation into a selection of social problems involving alternative solutions. Topics may include drug and alcohol abuse, crime, violence, prejudice and discrimination, and human sexuality.
ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course
|
Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ZZZ-CUL - Cultural Awareness Course
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
Courses fulfilling the Cultural Awareness requirement address the diversity of culture within the United States and across the world. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course
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Lecture: 2-4 |
Lab: 0-2 |
Credit: 3-5 |
Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ZZZ-LAB - Lab Science Course
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Lecture: 2-4 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3-5 |
Courses fulfilling the Lab Science requirement incorporate hands-on experimentation and observation by students in the study of science. Any science course of 100-level or above including laboratory credit from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, science, or environmental science can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
POL-111 - American National Government
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
A survey of the American federal system of government which includes a description and analysis of interest groups, political parties, public opinion, the presidency, the Congress, the court system and foreign policy making.
ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course
|
Lecture: 2-4 |
Lab: 0-2 |
Credit: 3-5 |
Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course
|
Lecture: 2-4 |
Lab: 0-2 |
Credit: 3-5 |
Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.
Andrea Jones - Assistant Professor - Sociology
Email: ajones@scciowa.edu
AA, Illinois Central College
BA, Western Illinois University
MA, Western Illinois University