Associate of Arts in Sociology

San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges)

This program explores how the various elements of society – family, religion, education, the economy, medicine, law, politics, media, culture and more - shape our behavior and experience in life. You will explore how human beings are shaped by the societies in which we live and the forces that shape human interactions and behaviors. You’ll learn about topics including social institutions and structures, minority studies, social change, marriage and family, criminology, and drug use and abuse. You’ll learn about both qualitative and quantitative research methods, which allow you to recognize trends and patterns and produce social statistics such as those used in market research, opinion polling, sales, and countless other applications. You’ll also develop marketable skills in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication and personal responsibility.