Sociology

This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate in Arts Degree. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in sociology.

The Sociology transfer program at Rend Lake College provides students with the background in sociology and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year institution. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or an advisor at Rend Lake College for any additional requirements.

Sociology - Degree

ARTS & SCIENCES DIVISION

Associate in Arts Degree

► Total = 64 Hours

First Semester (13 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I ¹ (3)
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology ¹ (3)
Elective – Fine Arts (3)
Elective – Science with Lab (4)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II (3)
HEA 1101 Health Education (2)
POLI 1101 State and Local Government (3)
PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOCI 2101 Social Problems (3)
COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking (3)

Third Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ANTH 1101 Cultural Anthropology (3)
MATH 1111 Statistics ¹ (4)
PSYC 2105 Social Psychology (3)
SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I (4)
Elective – Humanities (3)

Fourth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 2106 Intermediate Composition (3)
SOCI 2102 Marriage and the Family (3)
SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II (4)
Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities (3)
Elective – Science (3)
Elective (1)

¹ Prerequisite course(s) may be required based test scores.

Program Brochure

Sociology Brochure

Program Outcomes

Sociology

Utilize the major sociological theories to analyze the situation orally or in writing
Identify ways unseen social forces influence the situation and communicate these ideas orally or in writing
Apply basic sociological concepts and vocabulary to understand social groups and interactions
Provide a written or oral example of how one's culture might lead to conformity and conflict

Articulation

Articulation agreements document a pathway between Rend Lake College and the following schools for the academic program(s) listed.

McKendree University

McKendree University - Articulation Agreements

Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist University - Articulation Agreements

Transfer Information

Rend Lake College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Rend Lake College has been accredited since 1969. Voluntary accreditation is an activity of great importance to Rend Lake College and the community it serves. The process ensures that RLC is accountable – that our programs are effective and that we are delivering on our guarantees of educational quality.

Students who graduate with an Associates in Science (AS) or an Associates in Arts (AA) have the ability to transfer to institutions that will allow them to continue towards a goal of a Bachelors degree (BA or BS).

Rend Lake College works with other institutions to allow for an easy transition to a four-year university. Some of the Universities that have this working relationship are:

Faculty & Staff

Andrea Banach

Dean of Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1258

Building: North Oasis

Office: 145

M.S. Eastern Illinois University | B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Faith Blair

Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1263

Building: North Oasis

Office: 134

A.S. Business Administration, Southeastern Illinois College A.A. Business Administration, Southeastern Illinois College

Arts & Sciences Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1263
Email: [email protected]
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences

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