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Sociology is a good fit for students who are curious about culture, social behavior, societal structures, and the factors that influence human interactions. Students can expect to study topics such as cultural diversity, social theory, group dynamics, deviance, socialization, research methods, power, the economy, family, and religion.

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While we recommend that sociology students earn the Associate of Science (AS), an AA in Sociology is also available. The Associate of Arts has the same requirements as the AS with the addition of a foreign language (complete a 1020-level language course). Please see your academic advisor for full details.

Course Title Credits
General Education Courses 27 credits
Elective Credits 27 credits
Meta-major Requirements 6 credits
Choose 6 credits from this list:
CJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 1330 Criminal Law 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
PSY 2010 Psychology as a Science and Career 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems 3
SW 1010 Social Work as a Profession 3
SW 2100 Understanding Human Behavior 3
Total 60 credits
  • Social Science
  • Psychology
  • Employment as a teaching assistant. Ask faculty for details.

Graduates with a sociology degree often pursue careers in fields such as social services, education, public policy, human resources, and market research, where their understanding of social dynamics and analytical skills are highly valued.

Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:

For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.