Sociology
Our culture influences all aspects of our behavior including how we communicate, how we see ourselves, and how we see those who are different from us. In sociology, we study how groups of people behave and interact, from the simplest person-to-person interface to large group dynamics.
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Sociology Degree
Brookdale offers the following degree in Sociology; click on the degree to read more in our online catalog.
Sociology Option, Social Sciences A.A.
This option prepares students for transfer in order to complete a Bachelor’s degree in sociology. This program provides a framework for the scientific study of individual social interaction, social inequality, and major social institutions. The curriculum will introduce students to the various subdisciplines in sociology and related fields. Upon completion of the sociology option, students will be able to identify a potential career path and/or specialization within the field of social science. Finally, students who complete the program will be introduced to the study of social inequality, social structures, and social problems. This will provide students with opportunities in areas that include but are not limited to social and human services, government offices, community and non-profit organizations, business, and education.
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Sociology Option, Social Sciences A.A. Online
Graduates of this program will be able to:
– Identify and define the social features of human beings and the ways in which they interact and change
– Demonstrate and summarize knowledge regarding the components of social structure as well as the major agents of socialization
– Compare and contrast the different subdisciplines and theoretical perspectives in the study of sociology and social inequality
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