Program Manager: Corwin Parker
Email: cparker@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2537
Program Description
Designed to give students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year institution. Students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to work with people in a changing society.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the sociological perspective which is defined as the ability to see the connections between our personal experience and the larger forces of history.
- Perform sociological analyses on selected contemporary social issues (e.g., education, poverty, globalization, war).
- Describe sociological research methods and interpret sociological research.
- Identify and articulate the interplay of macro and micro level structural forces and the influence of culture in shaping behavior.
- Understand the stratified nature of globalization and the importance of intercultural differences within and between local and global communities.
- Communicate effectively on how sociology contributes to an understanding of the social world.
- Develop sociological knowledge, skills, and values that can be applied in transfer programs and various occupations.
- Recognize how social life is structured in ways that influence choices, opportunities, and action.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Select nine credits of the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Social Problems (meets cultural competence requirement) | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Families and Society | ||
| Sexuality and Society | ||
| Ethnic Diversity (meets cultural competence requirement) | ||
| Gender and Society (meets cultural competence requirement) | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Select one Social Science course from Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, History, Human Services, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 13 credits 1 | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their courses.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology (Milestone) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Sociology Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Sociology Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from the first) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Sociology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) | 4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
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Select 9 credits from the following: SOCY 102 Social Problems, SOCY 201 Criminology, SOCY 202 Families and Society, SOCY 207 Sexuality and Society, SOCY 210 Ethnic Diversity, SOCY 212 Gender and Society, PSYC 202 Social Psychology.
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Choose one Social Science course from Anthropology (ANTH), Criminal Justice (CCJS), Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG), History (HIST), Human Services (HUMS), Political Science (POSC), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOCY).
Transfer Note: FCC has articulation agreements with University of Maryland University College for students completing their associate degree and who are looking for transfer opportunities. For more information, contact Counseling & Advising at 301.846.2471.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.