Program of Study: Sociology
Academic Division: Social Sciences
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John Tenuto, sociology instructor, teaching 'That 70s Class'
About the Program
Sociology is the scientific study of social phenomena. Groups and institutions are the main concern of sociologists who utilize the scientific method for their inquiries and studies. Media, religion, racial inequality, subcultures, technology, social control, deviance, popular culture, gender, social institutions and theory are some of sociology's concerns.
When and Why Sociology Starts
Although Auguste Comte is recognized as the founder of modern sociology, there are earlier works by Greek and Muslim scholars which qualify as sociology. Modern sociology begins in its recognizable form as a way to understand the changes of both the French and Industrial Revolutions. Sociology is an especially excellent science for appreciating social change, as its historical origins are based on these concerns.
Abilities Sociology Students Learn
Writing, communication, thinking, application, how to utilize science to study "common sense" understandings, how to study symbolic interaction, listening, statistics and the sociological imagination.
Transfer Degree
The transfer degree is typically completed in two years and provides the foundation for a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution.
Sociology A.A. (Plan 13AB)
Contact Us
Suzanne Pryga
Department Chair, Sociology
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Phone: 847/543-2933
spryga@clcillinois.edu
Sociology Links
- Sociology Main Page
- Job Prospects
- Meet the Instructors
- Instructor Scrapbook
- Sociologists
- Special Topics
Academic Information
- Program Requirements
- Course Descriptions
- Class Schedule by Term
- Transfer Guides
- Transfer Information
- Prerequisite Verification Request
Fact Sheet
Information includes:
- - Typical jobs
- - Employers
- - Transfer schools
- - Program information
*The Program Requirements are in Portable Document Format (pdf). To view them you need Adobe Reader.
