Have you ever wondered what shapes the world around you, why things are the way they are and how things could be different? If you’re ready to challenge assumptions, spark change and understand the forces that shape our lives, sociology may be the perfect path for you!
The world isn't just a collection of individuals – it’s a complex web of patterns, power dynamics and shared stories. Sociology invites you to look deeper and uncover the patterns that connect people, communities and institutions. It’s more than a field of study. It’s a lens that transforms how you see society and your place within it.
By majoring in sociology, you’ll explore powerful questions: Why do inequalities persist? How do cultures evolve? What drives social change?
In sociology, you can explore a wide range of subjects that help you understand how people, groups and societies interact. Some of these areas include:
If you're interested in majoring in sociology, you should select AACC’s Transfer Studies degree with a concentration in sociology (SOC).
At AACC, you'll complete:
The degree will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. We strongly encourage you to meet with an advisor and/or our discipline expert, Gina M. Finelli, Ph.D., to structure your AACC studies to meet your specific transfer goals.
This Science Transfer degree is designed for students whose academic and career goals are not fully addressed by the college’s existing science transfer options. This program provides a customizable pathway for students pursuing specialized or emerging fields, such as Nutrition, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other science‑related disciplines with unique prerequisite requirements. Through guided course selection, you may tailor your degree plan to meet the specific admission or preparatory needs of your intended four‑year program.
If you decide to earn your A.A. degree in transfer studies with a concentration in sociology, you can transfer to complete your four-year degree. We have partnerships and transfer agreements in place with many colleges and universities so you can easily transfer when you're ready.
You can also work with a transfer advisor to set up a specific plan to transfer to the four-year school of your choice.
Paying for college should be simple! Scholarships are available to help you prepare for your career in psychology:
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“Talking about sports, music, TV and movies gives us the opportunity to delve deeply into the course material, while at the same time keeping up an engaging discussion that creates a bridge between life outside of the classroom and our learning within.”
Taka Ono's career in sociology began with an interest in a group of people long discriminated against in his home country of Japan. Ono wanted to better understand the roots of contemporary prejudice against this group that was once considered an “untouchable” class of people. His sociology studies helped him do that.