Catalog Year 2017-2018

Sociology majors develop a strong understanding of the social structures that create, maintain and transform societies. A bachelor's degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation for embarking on a wide range of career paths.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of key sociological concepts and apply them to the real world
• Understand the connection between the individual and the broader society
• Describe major theoretical paradigms and methodological approaches of sociology
• Apply sociological concepts and principles to contemporary social problems
• Apply sociological methodologies at an introductory level to developing an understanding of particular sociological phenomenon
• Apply knowledge of human behavior and social phenomena to social and community issues
• Embrace diversity and promote social understanding
• Develop interdependent skills while functioning autonomously within the context of social systems

The following plan of classes is a general guide to prepare students to pursue a sociology degree at a college or university. To prepare for such a degree and at the same time meet MHCC degree requirements, follow one of the transfer degree options in catalog.

Students receiving financial aid must be seeking a certificate or degree and following official MHCC certificate or degree requirements.

Admission and degree requirements vary among colleges and universities. Students are advised to:

• Contact the transfer university to confirm specific admission/major/degree requirements.
• Consult with a faculty adviser or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center early to develop an educational plan.

Note: Community colleges do not award transfer degrees in a subject area, but do award an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree, an Associate of Science Oregon Transfer – Business degree or an Associate of Science degree.