Sociology Transfer

Program Statement

The Liberal Arts Sociology Transfer program provides a comprehensive and rigorous foundation for students who plan to transfer to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Sociology is the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. Graduates of Bachelor's Degree programs are well-equipped with the tools needed to make sense of the shifting social world and contribute solutions to difficult social programs in careers in areas such as Business, Higher Education, Human Resources, Law, Publishing, Teaching and Community, Health & Social Services.

Program Information

The Liberal Arts Sociology Transfer concentration prepares the student for transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.

After Bristol

Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree. 

Degree Requirements

General Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18-19

Elective Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Global and Historic Awareness Elective  +
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Literature Elective  +
3
Lab Science Elective  +
4
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
28-29

Program Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Total credits:
61-63

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Item #
Title
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
4
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Item #
Title
Credits
Literature Elective  +
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Item #
Title
Credits
Global and Historic Awareness Elective  +
3
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Overview

Academic Area

Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Degree Offered

Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (Sociology Transfer)

Program

Program Code

LA_LASO

Program Contact

Enoch Lamptey
Department Chair
Enoch.Lamptey@BristolCC.edu

Patricia Sherblom
Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education
Patricia.Sherblom@BristolCC.edu

CIP Code

24.0101