General Education Requirements - 20 Credits
Communication (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107 , MATH 111 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 142 , MATH& 146 , MATH& 148 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 , MATH& 163 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , MATH& 264 , PHIL& 120 . Recommended MATH& 146 or MATH 211 . * Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.e Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: CMST& 101 , CMST& 210 , CMST& 220 , CMST& 230 , PHIL 102 , PHIL 210 , PHIL 240 , PHIL 248 , World Language if required for university admission or graduation. Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences . At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: PSYC 202 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 . Social Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences . Recommended: ANTH& 206 , GWS 284 , GWS 285 , GWS 286 , PHIL 102 , PHIL 210 , PHIL 240 , PHIL 248 , PSYC& 100 , PSYC& 200 , PSYC 207 , PSYC 208 , PSYC 210 , PSYC& 220 , PSYC 245 , SOC 250 , SOC 288 . General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits
Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: ANTH& 206 , GWS 284 , GWS 285 , GWS 286 , PHIL 102 , PHIL 210 , PHIL 240 , PHIL 248 , PSYC& 100 , PSYC& 200 , PSYC 207 , PSYC 208 , PSYC 210 , PSYC& 220 , PSYC 245 , SOC 112 , SOC 250 , SOC 288 , World Language if required for university admission or graduation. What is sociology?
Sociology is an academic and applied discipline that investigates the structure of groups, organizations and society, and how people interact within these contexts. Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and social causes that effect human behavior. Contemporary issues in Sociology: Culture, Social Stratification, Complex Organizations and Social Institutions, Small Group Interaction, Deviant Behavior/Criminology, Social Problems, Marriage and Families, Gender, Race and Ethnicity, and Religions. What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology?
Students who major in Sociology gain the knowledge and skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers. For example, sociologists become social workers, counselors, case managers, probation officers, professors, researchers, consultants, mediators, lawyers, statisticians, labor relations specialists and journalists. Potential employers include: Federal, state and local governments, colleges and universities, courts and correctional facilities, hospitals, Health and Human Services, mental health facilities, law firms, public advocacy groups, private foundations, non-profit organizations, advertising and marketing firms, newspapers, radio and tv stations. For more, please visit http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx. Shoreline Community College
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