Your path to an exciting career in a sociology field begins at Lansing Community College. Sociology is the study of human groups and societies and how their interactions, social norms and culture shape the world we live in. Whether you go on to work in research, education or in the field, or transfer to a four-year institution, our comprehensive program will provide you the foundation you need as a sociology student and professional.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Sociology, AA
Overview
Sociologists study the origin, development, activities and behavior of human groups and societies, and the social institutions to which they belong. They also study the influence of group behavior on individuals and the effect of social traits such as gender, ethnicity, age, and race.
Some subfields within sociology include areas such as criminology, demography, education, family, gender roles and relations, gerontology, race and ethnic relations, social organization and stratification, social psychology, urban and rural studies.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Social Science, AA
Overview
A program in teach-out means that students with that declared major who are currently completing the program requirements will be allowed a specified amount of time to complete these requirements, and other students will not be able to declare/receive this certificate.
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Sociology Program
Arts and Sciences Division
Arts & Science Building, Room 2203
Phone: 517-483-1061
Social Sciences, GA
Overview
This degree is designed for students wishing to work in a field related to Social Sciences. Pathways included in this Career Community are Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. This degree includes a set of courses common to all majors and the majority of transfer institutions. Students beginning college in this degree program are encouraged to work with academic and program advisors throughout their first few semesters of study to determine their specific major area and transfer institution.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
Data source
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.