Sociology
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to apply sociological principles and theoretical perspectives in major social problems in contemporary society.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret human society, social institutions,
and
individuals and how they affect one another. - Demonstrate ability to apply principles and theories in written and oral communication including not but not limited to social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity/deviance.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Career Information
An Associate of Arts in Sociology degree opens opportunities in Law, Business Administration, Health Politics, Urban Planning, Counseling and Human Resources, Public Relations, Criminal Justice, Education, Non Non-Profit Sector
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | |
| EDUC 1100 | Learning Frameworks | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | |
| SOCI 1306 | Social Problems | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
| Third Semester | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | |
| SOCI 2301 | Marriage & the Family | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | |
| ELECTIVE | Life & Physical Sciences Lecture & Lab | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Life and Physical Science Lecture/Lab | |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth & Development | |
| ELECTIVE | Creative Arts | |
| ELECTIVE | Life & Physical Sciences Lecture & Lab | |
| Total | 60 | |
A student completing the LSCPA curriculum is considered Core Complete.
No more than 60 60-66 semester credit hours (SCH) from LSCPA will be applied to a Bachelor degree at Lamar University.
An additional 60 SCH or more must be completed to satisfy the bachelor degree requirements.
LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Overview
Associate of Arts
Contact
Steven J. Zani
Chair of General Education and Developmental Studies
Education Annex Building, Office 133
Two-Year Program
Academic Transfer Degree
Leads to a BA degree in Sociology at Lamar University