Sociology
Overview
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a sociology concentration will help students develop a sophisticated understanding of the complex social world and build a strong set of analytical skills. Graduates of this program can enter career fields such as social services, law enforcement, government, business, marketing, journalism, and other professions requiring objective problem-solving skills.
A concentration in sociology at MTC introduces students to the foundational social understandings applied by police officers, bureaucrats, intelligence analysts, public relations specialists, political consultants, and marketing specialists. Students will identify and analyze social phenomena that impact government institutions, organizations, communities, and businesses while objectively addressing social problems and social issues. If you are interested in building the knowledge and analytical skills for highly technical and rapidly changing social sciences professions, as well as other dynamic professions, a sociology concentration may be for you.
Some coursework may be applied toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree by other institutions. Afterward, students may pursue graduate degrees in sociology including a Masters of Arts or Sciences and a Philosophical Doctorate in sociology. Such advanced degrees further qualify sociologists to conduct research, teach, or supervise other sociologists in a variety of applied fields.
Program Type
Associate in ArtsHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| SOC-101 |
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology ID: SOC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| GEO-205 |
Physical Geography Physical Geography ID: GEO-205 Credit Hours: 4 This course introduces the basic principles and methods of physical geography and applies them to the study of the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. |
• | 4 | ||||
| HIS-201 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 American History: Discovery to 1877 ID: HIS-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| SOC-205 |
Social Problems Social Problems ID: SOC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of current social problems in america, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours) |
SOC-220 |
Sociology of the Family Sociology of the Family ID: SOC-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles, and values with emphasis on understanding family problems. |
• | 3 | |||
| PHI-105 |
Introduction to Logic Introduction to Logic ID: PHI-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization, proofs, formal fallacies, deductions, and inductions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| PSC-205 |
Politics and Government Politics and Government ID: PSC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the concepts and problems involved in man's relationships with governments and political change. This course emphasizes comparative institutions of government, analysis of political behavior, and political ideology. |
• | 3 | ||||
| REL-101 |
Intro. to Religion Intro. to Religion ID: REL-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides a study of religion and the nature of religious belief and practice. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (16 Credit Hours) |
ANT-202 |
Cultural Anthropology Cultural Anthropology ID: ANT-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of socio-cultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| HIS-131 |
African-American History: 1877-PRESENT African-American History: 1877-PRESENT ID: HIS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course describes the efforts of African-Americans to define themselves through their social, economic, and political contributions to american history from the time of reconstruction to the present. |
• | 3 | ||||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| BIO-205 |
Ecology Ecology ID: BIO-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces basic principles of population biology, ecology, and environmental science as applied to the study of the interactions between human kind and the biosphere. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| BIO-206 |
Ecology Lab Ecology Lab ID: BIO-206 Credit Hours: 1 This ecology laboratory experience consists of discussions, demonstrations, experiments, films, and field trips pertaining to the relationships of man to the biosphere, human ecology, resource use, and environmental impact. |
• | • | • | 1 | ||
| SOC-210 |
Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Delinquency ID: SOC-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course presents the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency behavior, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention, and control of deviant behavior. Juvenile courts and other institutions that are responsible for treatment and after care are also explored. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
SOC-101 |
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology ID: SOC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (10 Credit Hours) |
GEO-205 |
Physical Geography Physical Geography ID: GEO-205 Credit Hours: 4 This course introduces the basic principles and methods of physical geography and applies them to the study of the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. |
• | 4 | |||
| HIS-201 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 American History: Discovery to 1877 ID: HIS-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| SOC-205 |
Social Problems Social Problems ID: SOC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of current social problems in america, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours) |
SOC-220 |
Sociology of the Family Sociology of the Family ID: SOC-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles, and values with emphasis on understanding family problems. |
• | 3 | |||
| PHI-105 |
Introduction to Logic Introduction to Logic ID: PHI-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization, proofs, formal fallacies, deductions, and inductions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
PSC-205 |
Politics and Government Politics and Government ID: PSC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the concepts and problems involved in man's relationships with governments and political change. This course emphasizes comparative institutions of government, analysis of political behavior, and political ideology. |
• | 3 | |||
| REL-101 |
Intro. to Religion Intro. to Religion ID: REL-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides a study of religion and the nature of religious belief and practice. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 7 (9 Credit Hours) |
ANT-202 |
Cultural Anthropology Cultural Anthropology ID: ANT-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of socio-cultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| HIS-131 |
African-American History: 1877-PRESENT African-American History: 1877-PRESENT ID: HIS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course describes the efforts of African-Americans to define themselves through their social, economic, and political contributions to american history from the time of reconstruction to the present. |
• | 3 | ||||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 8 (7 Credit Hours) |
BIO-205 |
Ecology Ecology ID: BIO-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces basic principles of population biology, ecology, and environmental science as applied to the study of the interactions between human kind and the biosphere. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| BIO-206 |
Ecology Lab Ecology Lab ID: BIO-206 Credit Hours: 1 This ecology laboratory experience consists of discussions, demonstrations, experiments, films, and field trips pertaining to the relationships of man to the biosphere, human ecology, resource use, and environmental impact. |
• | • | • | 1 | ||
| SOC-210 |
Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Delinquency ID: SOC-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course presents the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency behavior, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention, and control of deviant behavior. Juvenile courts and other institutions that are responsible for treatment and after care are also explored. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
University of South Carolina: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
After completing an Associate of Arts with a sociology focus at Midlands Technical College, students can transfer to the University of South Carolina to continue their studies in sociology. At USC, studying sociology gives students a powerful set of analytical skills applicable to opportunities in research, analysis, and communication. Sociology graduates have pursued professions in such varied areas as law, social work, and health-related professions.
Coker University: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
After completing an Associate of Arts with a sociology focus at Midlands Technical College, students can transfer to Coker University. At Coker University sociology students develop a diverse and practical skillset including scientific literacy, computer skills, and statistical analysis proficiency. Studying sociology at Coker University empowers students to analyze information, develop empirical understandings, and communicate that knowledge in a wide scope of situations. Coker offers a Sociology degree with a concentration in criminology, preparing students for careers in law enforcement, correction, and other criminal justice fields.
Lander University: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
After completing an Associate of Arts with a sociology focus at Midlands Technical College, students can transfer to Lander University. Lander University introduces sociology students to the scientific study of how social issues impact society. The relation between social policy and social forces is explored. Sociology students study how social change happens and attempt to direct social change through research. Lander University sociology graduates have entered into diverse careers such as criminal justice, human services, law, public administration, and non-profit management.