Sociology

Sociology

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Jobs available locally

120

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$27,269 – $97,457

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Jobs available locally

10

Demand Locally

+0 %

Annual Wage Range

$52,213 – $118,954

Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Program Type:

Face-to-Face

Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Institute:

Public Service

College:

SPC

What is Sociology?

According to the American Sociological Association, sociology is:

  • The study of society
  • A social science involving the study of the social lives of people, groups, and societies
  • The study of our behavior as social beings
  • The scientific study of social aggregations
  • An overarching unification of ALL studies of humankind, including history, psychology, and economics

What will I learn in Sociology?

Sociology courses include content that requires psychological, emotional, and intellectual maturity. Content includes social injustices related to race, class, and gender. Sociology courses involve the study and informed discussion of topics such as sexuality, deviance, and drug use/abuse. All sociology courses at St. Philip’s College are designed for college students—the same content and rigor as courses at 4-year colleges and universities.

What can I do with my Sociology A.A. Degree?

Sociology is a pre-major, designed for transfer to a 4-year college or university. Most of our sociology students transfer to UTSA or Texas State. St. Philip’s has online advising guides for every transfer college or university.

What do sociologists do?

The website for the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information about job choices, job outlook, and salaries for sociologists: 

Sociologists

What Sociology Courses are offered at St. Philip’s?

  • SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology
  • SOCI 1306 Social Problems
  • SOCI 2301 Marriage and the Family
  • SOCI 2319 Minority Studies
  • SOCI 2336 Criminology
  • SOCI 2340 Drug Use and Abuse

All sociology courses at St. Philip’s College are designed for college students—the same content and rigor as courses at 4-year colleges and universities.

Contact Us

Kelli Rolland-Adkins, MA, MSW, LMSW

Assistant Professor

210-486-2392

MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219C

Department Location

Social & Behavioral Sciences

210-486-2040

MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219