Sociology (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
The Sociology Department focuses on providing students with the tools necessary to analyze the complexities of human societies and to gain a greater understanding of themselves and others as members of social groups. Instructors expose students to the methodological, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of the discipline to cultivate critical inquiry skills. Using a social justice lens, courses in the department invite students to question and address social problems and inequalities while also broadening student's knowledge of the diversity of peoples and cultures in our world.
Contact Information:
Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 217
Phone: (208) 769-7782
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness 2 | 0 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology   | 3 |
| SOC-102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Marriage and Family  | 3 |
| SOC-251 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or SOC-296 | Introduction to Sociology of Gender | |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
Recommended Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIST-101 | American Indian Studies | 3 |
| ANTH-100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| POLS-101 | American National Government | 3 |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe and explain the core methods, theories, and concepts of sociology.
- Illustrate the interplay of social structure and agency in the lives of individuals.
- Critically analyze relations of power, hierarchy, and inequality and their impact on society.
- Utilize the sociological perspective to interpret social phenomenon.
- Plan strategies to use sociological expertise to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and/or to solve social problems.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| SOC-102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SOC-220 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| SOC-251 or SOC-296 |
Race and Ethnic Relations or Introduction to Sociology of Gender |
3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 9-11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| SOC-102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| SOC-220 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| SOC-251 or SOC-296 |
Race and Ethnic Relations or Introduction to Sociology of Gender |
3 |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone