Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Sociology

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Sociology offers basic skills in critical thinking, data analysis, writing, and oral communication to career oriented students and those preparing for advanced undergraduate study in sociology.Student Learning OutcomesInvestigate individual and collective experiences of social life using the theoretical and methodological tools of sociology.Synthesize information from trends within sociology concerning culture, social structure, cultural diversity, and social inequality.Evaluate research findings in sociology by examining methods of sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as ethical considerations in the research process.Formulate research questions, explanations or policy recommendations based on major sociological perspectives that address problems of behavior and interaction, social structure and social change.Evaluate viable career choices in the application of sociological concepts, theory, and methods directed at improving social life.

School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences