Program Overview
The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree at Alexander College is a two-year foundational program providing a multi-disciplinary base in arts, humanities, and social science. It features a customizable concentration in sociology, allowing students to delve into specific areas of sociological inquiry. Graduates can pursue further undergraduate study at a university or obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Program Outline
Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree - Alexander College
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide a broad-based foundation for further undergraduate study. It offers multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social science, developing critical thinking and research skills. The program includes a customizable concentration in sociology, allowing students to explore various areas like sociological theory and research methods, Canadian society, popular culture, crime, and social movements. Sociology focuses on the interactions between individuals and their societies. This program is suitable for those interested in how social constructs like gender, race, class, ethnicity, and religion influence individual choices and social circumstances.
Careers:
Upon graduation, students can: Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates with a reduced GPA requirement.
Other:
- Program Structure: The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period.
- Program Requirements: The program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater and includes:
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in science, including:
- 3 credits in mathematics, computer science, or statistics
- 3 credits in a laboratory science
- 36 credits in arts, including:
- 18 credits in sociology
- 6 credits in humanities other than English
- 12 additional credits in arts
- 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas