Sociology - Mission College

Sociology from Mission College is a Campus Associate Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Mission College offers basic lower division courses in Sociology . Sociology provides a foundation for understanding many aspects of the social sciences, and assists students in comprehending other behavioral sciences. Sociology offers a basic understanding of how people relate to one another, the types of relationships people form, and various aspects and difficulties of such relationships. Student learning outcomes: The Department of Sociology is designed to further the goals of Mission College to provide students a learning experience which will meet their lifelong educational needs and enhance their abilities to live and work in a diverse society. The specific learning outcomes and objectives of the Department is to provide students with the ability to: Understand and utilize the basic principles and points of view of sociology, which will allow the students to gain insight into the behavior of people functioning in social groups. Understand and better function within social institutions. Gain insight into formal and informal social groups. Gain insight into the formal and informal rules of social behavior. Understand social customs and social interactions within specific groups, and in specific social situations, such as: Marriage Families Sexual relationships Minority and racial relationships Acculturation of immigrant and sub-dominant groups Religious institutions and belief groups Problematic behaviors, such as injustice and criminal behavior Changes in social situations that come with aging Understand global perspectives that affect the United States society Have an opportunity to experience community service in the format of ?social field work.? Attaining educational goals of: Pursuing general education Transferring to four-year schools Completing career goals in vocational programs Career options: Sociologist Social Worker Instructor Foster Care Worker Probation Officer Urban Planner Demography Analyst Employment Counselor Advocate for endangered children Advocate for disabled adults Advocate for disadvantaged elderly View more details on Mission College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.