Sociology

Associate in Arts Degree

This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate in Arts Degree. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in sociology. The Sociology transfer program at Rend Lake College provides students with the background in sociology and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year institution. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or an advisor at Rend Lake College for any additional requirements.

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Courses

Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Science with Lab	4 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 - Health Education	2 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II	3 Cr. Hrs.
POLI 1101 - State and Local Government	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 2101 - Social Problems	3 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
ANTH 1101 - Cultural Anthropology	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics	4 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2105 - Social Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I	4 Cr. Hrs.
Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 2106 - Intermediate Composition	3 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 2102 - Marriage and the Family	3 Cr. Hrs.
SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II	4 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts / Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Physical Science	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective	1 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.

Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Utilize the major sociological theories to analyze the situation orally or in writing.

2. Identify ways unseen social forces influence the situation and communicate these ideas orally or in writing.

3. Apply basic sociological concepts and vocabulary to understand social groups and interactions.

4. Provide a written or oral example of how one's culture might lead to conformity and conflict.

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

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Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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