Sociology (A.A.)

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The Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice department offers a program in Sociology leading to an associate in arts degree. This program offers a comprehensive general education preparation, as well as a solid foundation for continuing on to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Sociology is the scientific study of society. It is a social science that studies social interactions and social structures, as well as stability and change in social life. It considers how social relationships influence individual behavior, and how societies (the sum total of those relationships) develop and change over time. Sociology covers everything from the analysis of brief, wordless contacts between strangers on a train to the rise of social movements and of global, socio-technological processes.

Applied sociology uses the “sociological imagination” to analyze and address problems in human behavior and society; such efforts include urban planning and community organizing.


Transfer Options

BMCC has articulation agreements with several four year colleges to allow you to seamlessly continue your education there.


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BMCC is committed to  students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with a career advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.

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Requirements

Required Common Core

Flexible Core1

Curriculum Requirements

Introduction to Sociology
Sociology Capstone
9
SOC XXX
Sociology Electives2
6
SOC XXX
Social Science Electives3
8
XXX xxx
Liberal Art Electives
30
Total Curriculum Requirements
60
Total Program Requirements

Footnote

  1. No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field can be used to satisfy Flexible Common Core requirements.
  2. Choose at least 2 courses from SOC xxx (except SOC 100) and no more than one course from: AFL 125, AFL 161, AFN 128, AFN 129, AFN 154, AFN256, LAT 150 or LAT 152. Please note, at least one course must be 200-level.
  3. Choose 2 social science courses from the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, history, human services, philosophy, political science or psychology.

Notes:

Please note, these requirements are effective the 2020-2021 catalog year. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.

Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice Department

199 Chambers Street, Room N-651
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 220-1210
socialscience@bmcc.cuny.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m