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Transfer majors 
Complete your Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year institution to study sociology. Take core classes along with courses in sociology, the family in contemporary society, topics in social science, race and ethnicity, social problems and more.
Harper College is a great place to study sociology. Attend lectures and participate in travel study opportunities to explore the sociology field and identify future career opportunities. Gain additional experience by getting involved in one of Harper’s 60+ student organizations.
This program offers you a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education by earning the first two years of your bachelor’s degree at Harper. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative sociology baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
F = Fall only course S = Spring only course U = Summer only course
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
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Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of P or other placement options: english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 086 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 099 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with required reading placement test score. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts1 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| MTH 124 | Finite Mathematics or | |
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Description: Develops the mathematics of simple models in behavioral, social and management sciences. Studies applications of set theory, vectors and matrices, linear programming, probability rules, and Markov chains with computer assistance. IAI M1 906 Prerequisite: MTH 103 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better or other placement options. mathplacement.php Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| MTH 165 | Elementary Statistics | 3-4 |
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Description: Focuses on statistical reasoning and the solving of problems using real-world data rather than on computational skills. The use of technology-based computations (more advanced than a basic scientific calculator, such as graphing calculators with a statistical package, spreadsheets, or statistical computing software) is required with an emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of statistical results. Topics must include data collection processes (observational studies, experimental design, sampling techniques, bias), descriptive methods using quantitative and qualitative data, bivariate data, correlation, and least squares regression, basic probability theory, probability distributions (normal distributions and normal curve, binomial distribution), confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using p-values. (Credit will be given for either MTH 162 or MTH 165 or MTH 225, but not for more than one of these courses.) IAI M1 902 Prerequisite: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. mathplacement.php Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology + | 3 |
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Description: Analysis and description of the structure and dynamics of human society. Application of scientific methods to the observation and analysis of social norms, groups, inter-group relations, social change, social stratification and institutions. This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement. IAI S7 900 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
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Description: Continues ENG 101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts1 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences2 | 3 | |
| SOC 120 | The Family in Contemporary Society | 3 |
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Description: Examines the family as a social institution and as a dynamic interactive system. Topics include courtship, marriage, family systems, parenting and non-traditional forms of the family. IAI S7 902 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Social and Behavioral Science3 | 3 | |
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| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology or | |
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Description: Addresses such central questions as “What does it mean to be human?” and “How did we get to be the way we are?” Among the topics to be examined will be human, physical, and cultural evolution; the origin of culture; language; religion; kinship; economics; and the impact of contemporary life on the world’s populations. This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement. IAI S1 900N Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| ANT 202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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Description: Describes and analyzes how people throughout the world define and resolve the problems of life that are found everywhere. Some of the specific topics studied will be religion, social structure, law, “the unknown,” economics and the formation of behavior within particular groups. IAI S1 901N Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts1 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science2 | 4 | |
| SOC 205 | Social Problems | 3 |
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Description: Analysis of contemporary social problems. Investigation of theories dealing with conformity and deviance, racial and minority group prejudice, crime and delinquency, personality problems, urbanization and fundamental institutional problems due to social change. IAI S7 901 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| SOC 230 | Sociology of Sex and Gender F | 3 |
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Description: This course is only offered in the fall term. Examines the social processes in society which translate biological differences (sex) between men and women into social and psychological categories or gender roles. Various theories will be considered in an attempt to understand the existence of gender inequality and how the process of socialization influences the proper "place" for men and women in society. Gender roles and power are considered when analyzing the marketplace, politics, marriage and family, or in considering issues such as the feminization of poverty, violence in the home, and male sensitivity. IAI S7 904D Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| Major Discipline and Transfer Electives | 8 | |
| SOC 235 | Race and Ethnicity S | 3 |
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Description:
This course is only offered in the spring term. Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
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Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Class Schedule: Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
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1 - Select one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
+ - This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
2 - Select at least one Physical and one Life Science. One course must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
3 - Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
For more information about studying sociology at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.