American International College
BA in Sociology
Springfield, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 23,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* International resident tuition| International Commuter Tuition - $15,000
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AIC students who major or minor in Sociology learn about the differences and similarities between human groups, and how those factors change over time.
Sociology is the study of society and social relationships. Sociology is a social science field of study that analyzes and explains important matters in our personal lives, our communities, and the world. A major and a minor in sociology are offered as preparation for graduate studies or for careers in applied sociology, public policy, business, social work, law, and teaching, among others. Course offerings include sociological foundations, as well as cultural anthropology and social work.
The following are learning outcomes for successful completion of the sociology major:
- Students will explain the role of theory in sociology
- Define theory and describe its role in building sociological knowledge
- Compare and contrast theoretical orientations
- Explain how theories reflect the historical context of times and cultures in which they were developed
- Apply theories or theoretical orientations in at least one area of social reality
- Students will explain the role of evidence and qualitative/quantitative research methods
- Identify basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge
- Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data;
- Design a research study in an area of choice and explain why various decisions were made
- Evaluates a published research report and explain how the study could have been improved
- Students will explain the role of social structure in society
- Identify how institutions interlink in their effects on each other and on individuals
- Summarize how social change factors affect social structures and individuals
- Explain how social structures vary across time and place and the effect of such variations
- Evaluate specific policy implications using reasoning about social structural effects
- Students will explain the role of internal diversity and inequality in American society
- Describe social variations by race, class, gender and age in our society
- Explain the processes through which prejudice and discrimination are created and perpetuated in society
- Summarize the social factors that create and perpetuate inequality
- Evaluate the impact of social inequality on social structures and on differences of individuals
Major Requirements
Students who major in sociology are required to take 12 courses (36 credits) in the field.
- SOC1100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC1400 Social Problems
- SOC2631 Sociological Research Methods*
- SOC2800 Sociological Theory
- SOC4896 Senior Capstone*****
- SOC4899 Internship in Sociology**
Choose 6 elective courses in Sociology and/or Social Work:
- SOC2400 Crime and Deviance***
- SOC2410 Deviance and Social Control***
- SOC2420 Sociology of Institutions
- SOC2430 Sociology of Family
- SOC2600 Class, Status and Power
- SOC2621 Sociology of Aging
- SOC2643 Sociology of Work
- SOC2650 Sociology of Globalization
- SOC3243 Race and Racism
- SOC3280 Sociology of Popular Culture
- SOC3430 Sociology of Religion
- SOC3440 Sociology of Health****
- SOC3630 Gender in Society
- SOC3825 Special Topics in Sociology
- SWK2000 Introduction to Behavioral Sciences for Human Services
- SWK2010 Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorders
- SWK2030 Drugs and Society
- SWK2401 Introduction to Social Work
- SWK3201 Social Case Work
- SWK3300 Principles of Case Management
- SWK3460 Social Work – Child Welfare
*May substitute SOC2631 with PSY3615, CRJ2350, or PCH4100 Research Methods
**May substitute SOC4899 with CRJ4979, PSY4899, PCH3066 if a double major in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Public Health
***May substitute SOC2400 or SOC2410 with CRJ 3842 Criminology
****May substitute SOC3440 with PCH 3200 Disparities in Health
*****May substitute for a sociology elective course if not offered
Minor
- SOC1100: Introduction to Sociology
- SOC1400: Social Problems
- SOC2631: Sociological Research Methods
- SOC2800: Classical Sociological Theory
Plus two additional upper-level sociology courses