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Multidisciplinary Studies - Sociology Major

Sociology explores the many forces that shape human society and everyday life. Students examine topics such as culture, social institutions, organizations, race and ethnicity, gender, social inequality, technology, deviant and criminal behavior, collective behavior, and social movements. Through the study of social interactions and systems, sociology helps students better understand the complexities of communities, relationships, and social change.

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Multidisciplinary Studies - Sociology Major

Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Education track: University Transfer

The Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in the following areas: communication, business, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. The requirements below must be completed in addition to Field of Study Curriculum degree requirements in order to complete all program requirements for this specialization.

Sociology is: the scientific study of human behavior in groups; the science of the interaction between society and culture; the science of human responses to human institutions; macro-level and micro-level human interaction; the reciprocal relationship between the individual and the sociocultural environment (agency and structure); “the study of the bases of social membership; the analysis of the structure of social relationships as constituted by social interaction. an encompassing discipline that studies many other disciplines a particular philosophical paradigm aimed at analyzing social structures, social processes, social associations, social bonds, and social connections.

Sociology Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum
Field of Study Coursework:

    SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
    SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
    SOCI 2301 - Marriage & the Family
    SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies

 
Fully Transferable: 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university. 

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Duration
2 years (full time)
Program Format
  • In-Person
  • Hybrid
  • Online
Campus Location
Total Minimum Credits: 60

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Career Outlook

This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.

Average Salary

$105,260

50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.

Currently Employed

58

58 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.

Projected Growth

6.6%

6.6% projected growth for 2026-2030.