AAS Sociology
School of Liberal Arts, Education and Digital Humanities
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Programme Description
This Associate in Applied Science degree in Sociology gives broad coverage of contemporary social issues to produce critical thinkers and solutions-oriented social service providers. This degree programme prepares students for paraprofessional jobs in administrative and research functions and provides a basis for transfer to complete either a three- or four-year degree programme. Students complete courses in sociological theory, and its application to the Caribbean in particular and the wider international environment in general. They learn about the major social institutions, discuss contemporary social problems, and engage in sociological analysis to identify options to address these problems. They also gain in-depth exposure to sociological research methods and complete a research project on a topic of their choice.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 101 | Caribbean Sociology I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 104 | Caribbean Sociology II | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 105 | Caribbean Sociology III | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 220 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 230 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SOCI 250 | Exploring Caribbean Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 281 | Research Paper I | 3 | |
| SOCI 282 | Research paper II | 3 | |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 21 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | PSCH 103 | Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 118 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals of Research | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Mathematics | 3 |
| SOCI 102 | Introduction into the Study of Society | 3 | |
| Total Core Curriculum Courses | 18 | ||
| Support Course | PSYC 205 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Support Course | STAT 120 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| Support Course | STAT 121 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| Support Course | ECON 110 | Introduction to General Economics | 3 |
| Total Support Curriculum Courses | 12 | ||
| Guided Elective Course | SOCI 215 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| Guided Elective Course | SOCI 278 | Ageing and the Family | |
| Guided Elective Course | SOCI 240 | Sociology of Education | |
| Total Guided Elective Courses | 3 | ||
| Free Elective Course | Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Free Elective Courses | 3 |
