Associate to Bachelors in Sociology

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Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

The Sociology program is dedicated to the study of human society, social behavior, and social structures. Students explore sociological theory, research methods, and the analysis of social issues. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in sociology, social research, advocacy, and public policy. They contribute to our understanding of social dynamics, inequality, and social change, working to address societal challenges and promote positive social outcomes.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.

FIELDWORK AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, the College of Social Sciences places a significant emphasis on fieldwork and community engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in research projects, engage with local communities, and apply social science concepts to real-world situations. These experiences not only enhance their analytical and research skills but also provide valuable insights into the social sciences field.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL ISSUES ACROSS THE GLOBE:

The College of Social Sciences at Brookwood University is committed to nurturing cultural diversity and addressing social issues from around the world. Our curriculum integrates social sciences from various cultures and encourages students to explore different societal traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international research opportunities, and collaborations with social scientists from diverse backgrounds, enabling students to gain a global perspective on social sciences.

Introduction To Economics (SS-812) - SS-812

Discuss the introduction to economics, emphasizing the basic economic principles, economic systems, and market forces. Analyze economic concepts, supply and demand, and economic decision-making.

Introduction To Political Science (SS-080) - SS-080

Gain an introduction to political science, covering the fundamental principles and concepts of political science as a discipline. Analyze political theories, research methods, and the history of political science.

Introduction To Mass Communication (SS-196) - SS-196

Explore the introduction to mass communication, focusing on the principles of mass communication, media studies, and the impact of mass media on society. Analyze mass communication theories, media effects, and mass media technologies.

World Literature (SS-291) - SS-291

Explore world literature, focusing on the study of literary works from around the world. Analyze diverse literary traditions, cultural contexts, and global perspectives in literature.

Foundations Of Sociology (SS-381) - SS-381

Study the foundations of sociology, emphasizing the fundamental principles and concepts of sociology as a discipline. Analyze sociological perspectives, research methods, and the history of sociology.

English Rhetoric (SS-395) - SS-395

Gain insights into English rhetoric, focusing on the principles of persuasive communication, argumentation, and rhetorical analysis. Analyze rhetorical techniques, persuasive strategies, and effective communication.

Essentials Of General Psychology (SS-664) - SS-664

Explore essentials of general psychology, emphasizing the fundamental principles of psychology, human behavior, and psychological research. Analyze psychological theories, research methods, and the study of human behavior.

Introduction To World History (SS-777) - SS-777

Gain an introduction to world history, covering the historical events, world civilizations, and global historical developments. Analyze world history periods, historical analysis, and the study of global events.

Contemporary Social Theory (SOC-132) - SOC-132

Explore contemporary social theory, focusing on modern sociological theories and their application in the analysis of social phenomena. Analyze social theory frameworks, sociological perspectives, and contemporary issues in social theory.

Urban Sociology (SOC-234) - SOC-234

Learn about urban sociology, emphasizing the study of urban environments, urbanization, and the social dynamics of cities. Analyze urban sociological theories, urban development, and the challenges of urban living.

Introduction To Social Psychology (P-324) - P-324

Get an introduction to social psychology, covering the study of social interactions, group behavior, and the influence of others on individual behavior. Analyze social cognition, attitudes, and social psychology principles.

Essential Statistics In Social Science (SOC-372) - SOC-372

Study essential statistics in social science, focusing on statistical methods, data analysis, and research design in the social sciences. Analyze statistical techniques, data interpretation, and research in social science disciplines.

Introduction To Sociology (SOC-523) - SOC-523

Gain an introduction to sociology, covering the fundamental principles and concepts of sociology as a discipline. Analyze sociological perspectives, research methods, and the history of sociology.

Fundamentals Of Inequality (SOC-528) - SOC-528

Study the fundamentals of inequality, emphasizing the study of social inequality, discrimination, and the impact on individuals and society. Analyze inequality theories, social justice issues, and inequality research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

Item Cost
Estimated Fee $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Introduction To Economics (SS-812)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Economics: Foundations And Models
     Trade-Offs, Comparative Advantage, And The Market System
     Where Prices Come From: The Interaction Of Demand And Supply
     Market Efficiency And Market Failure
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Firms, The Stock Market, And Corporate Governance
     Consumer Choice And Elasticity
     Technology, Production, And Costs
     Firms In Perfectly Competitive Markets
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Monopoly And Antitrust Policy
     Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly
     Gdp: Measuring Total Production And Income
     Unemployment And Inflation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Economic Growth And Business Cycles
     Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply Analysis
     Money, Banks, And The Federal Reserve System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Monetary Policy
     Fiscal Policy
     Comparative Advantage, International Trade, And Exchange Rates

Introduction To Political Science (SS-080)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Science Of Politics
     Theories: Classic And Modern
     Nations, States, And Governments
     Individuals And Constitutions
     Democracy, Totalitarianism And Authoritarianism
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Ideologies
     Political Culture
     Public Opinion
     Political Communication And The Media
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Groups
     Political Parties And Party Systems
     Elections
     The Basic Institutions Of Government
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legislatures
     Executives
     Administration And Bureaucracy
     Legal Systems And The Courts
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Economy
     Violence And Revolution
     International Relations
     The Global System

Introduction To Mass Communication (SS-196)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     We The People: Media And Communication.
     Books
     Newspapers
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Magazines
     The Movies
     Radio
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Television
     Music And The Recording Industry
     Computers And The Internet
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Journalism: Information And Society
     Public Relations
     Advertising
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethics
     Regulation
     Mass Communication Research: From Content To Effects

World Literature (SS-291)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading And Writing As A Social Act
     Roots And Rebellions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gender And Identity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     War And Violence
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Race And Culture
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individualism And Community

Foundations Of Sociology (SS-381)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Sociology?
     Sociological Research Methods
     Culture, Society, And Social Change
     Socialization
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Deviance And Crime
     Interaction, Groups, And Organizations
     Inequalities Of Social Class
     Inequalities Of Race And Ethnicity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inequalities Of Gender
     The Economy
     The Political Order
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Marriage And Family
     Education
     Religion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Medicine And Health Care
     Population, Ecology, And Urbanization
     Collective Social Action

English Rhetoric (SS-395)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading And Writing In College
     The Reading Process
     Reading Critically
     The Writing Process
     Preparing To Write
     Writing Effectively
     Revising And Editing
     Describing
     Narrating
     Illustrating
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analyzing A Process
     Comparing And Contrasting
     Dividing And Classifying
     Defining
     Analyzing Causes And Effects
     Arguing
     Recognizing A Research Paper
     Avoiding Plagiarism
     Finding Sources
     Writing A Research Paper
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Documenting Sources
     Revising And Editing A Research Paper
     Writing Workshop
     Parts Of Speech, Phrases, Clauses
     Subjects And Verbs
     Fragments
     Fused Sentences And Comma Splices
     Regular And Irregular Verbs
     Verb Tense
     Subject-Verb Agreement
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     More On Verbs
     Pronoun Problems
     Pronoun Reference And Point Of View
     Pronoun Agreement
     Adjectives
     Adverbs
     Modifier Errors
     End Punctuation
     Commas
     Apostrophes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Quotation Marks
     Other Punctuation Marks
     Capitalization
     Abbreviations And Numbers
     Varying Sentence Structure
     Parallelism
     Combining Sentences
     Standard And Nonstandard English
     Easily Confused Words
     Spelling

Essentials Of General Psychology (SS-664)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Psychology?
     How Psychologists Do
     Genes, Evolution, And The Environment
     The Brain: Source Of Mind And Self
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Rhythms And Mental States
     Sensation And Perception
     Learning And Conditioning
     Behavior In Social And Cultural Context
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Intelligence
     Memory
     Emotion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation
     Personality
     Development Over The Lifespan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Stress And Coping
     Psychological Disorders
     Approaches To Treatment And Therapy

Introduction To World History (SS-777)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Birth Of Civilization
     The Four Great Revolutions In Thought And Religion
     Greek And Hellenistic Civilization
     Iran, India, And Inner Asia To 200 C.E.
     Africa: Early History To 1000 C.E.
     Republican And Imperial Rome
     Chinas First Empire 221 B.C.E.-589 C.E
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Imperial China 589 B.C.E. 1368 C.E
     Japan: Early History To 1467
     Iran And India Before Islam
     The Formation Of Islamic Civilization 622945
     The Byzantine Empire And Western Europe To 1000
     Islam In The Heartlands And Beyond, Ca. 10001600
     Ancient Civilizations Of The Americas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Europe In The Early 1500s: Revival, Decline, And Renaissance
     Europe 15001650: Expansion, Reformation, And Religious Wars
     Africa Ca. 10001800
     Conquest And Exploitation: The Development Of The Transatlantic Economy
     East Asia In The Late Traditional Era
     State Building And Society In Early Modern Europe
     The Last Great Islamic Empires (15001800)
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Age Of European Enlightenment
     Revolutions In The Transatlantic World
     In Nineteenth-Century Europe And North America, 18151880
     Northern Transatlantic Economy And Society, 18151914
     Latin America: From Independence To The 1940s
     India, The Islamic Heartlands, And Africa: The Challenge Of Modernity (18001945)
     Modern East Asia
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Imperialism And World War I
     Depression, European Dictators, And The American New Deal
     World War Ii
     The West Since World War Ii
     East Asia: The Recent Decades
     Postcolonialism And Beyond: Latin America, Africa, Asia, And The Middle East

Contemporary Social Theory (SOC-132)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     The Idea
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Concepts
     Statements
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Testing Theories
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Developing A Scientific Body Of Knowledge
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conclusion

Urban Sociology (SOC-234)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring The City
     The Origins And Development Of The Worlds Cities
     The Development Of North American Cities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cities And Suburbs Of The Twenty-First Century
     Urban Sociology: Classic And Modern Statements
     Social Psychology: The Urban Experience
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Geography And Spatial Perspectives: Making Sense Of Space
     Comparative Urbanism: The City And Culture
     The New Urban Sociology: The City And Capitalism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Stratification And Social Class: Urban And Suburban Lifestyles
     Race, Ethnicity, And Gender: Urban Diversity
     Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cities In The Developing World
     Planning The Urban Environment

Introduction To Social Psychology (P-324)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Theories And Methods In Social Psychology
     Person Perception
     Social Cognition
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Self
     Attitudes And Attitude Change
     Prejudice
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Influence
     Interpersonal Attraction
     Close Relationships
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behavior In Groups
     Gender
     Helping Behavior
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Aggression
     Social Psychology And Health
     Social Psychology And Law

Essential Statistics In Social Science (SOC-372)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Displaying The Order In A Group Of Numbers Using Tables And Graphs
     The Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation, And Z Scores
     Correlation And Prediction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Some Key Ingredients For Inferential Statistics: The Normal Curve, Sample Versus Population, And Probability
     Introduction To Hypothesis Testing
     Hypothesis Tests With Means Of Samples
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making Sense Of Statistical Significance: Effect Size And Statistical Power
     Introduction To The T Test: Single Sample And Dependent Means
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The T Test For Independent Means
     Introduction To The Analysis Of Variance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chi-Square Tests And Strategies When Population Distributions Are Not Normal
     Applying Statistical Methods In Your Own Research Project

Introduction To Sociology (SOC-523)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Science And Its Methods
     Human Origins
     Origins Of Western Society
     Society, Culture, And Cultural Change
     Geography, Demography, Ecology, And Society
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Society
     The Individual, Society, And Culture
     The Family
     Religion
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education
     Social And Economic Stratification
     Stratification, Minorities And Discrimination
     The Functions And Forms Of Government
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Democratic Government In The United States
     Governments Of The World
     The Organization Of Economic Activities
     Government And The Economy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     International Political Relations
     International Economic Relations
     The Political Economies Of Developing Countries
     International Institutions And The Search For Peace

Fundamentals Of Inequality (SOC-528)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To The Study Of Social Inequality
     Economic Inequality
     Status Inequality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Inequality
     Sex And Gender Inequality
     Sexual Orientation And Inequality
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Racial And Ethnic Inequality
     Classical Explanations Of Inequality
     Contemporary Explanations Of Inequality
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Impact Of Inequality On Personal Life Chances
     Deviance, Protest, And Inequality
     Social Inequality And Social Movements
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Mobility And Status Attainment
     Justice And Legitimacy:Assessments Of The Structure Of Inequality
     Addressing Inequality And Poverty:Programs And Reforms
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