| Sociology and Community Studies | |
| Type | Degree program |
|---|---|
| Degree | A.A. · B.A. |
| Credits | 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor) |
| Department | Department of Sociology |
| Division | Social Sciences |
| Institution | Oakridge College |
| Category | Academics & Programs |
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
The Sociology and Community Studies program is designed for students who want an academic foundation in how societies, groups, and communities work — and how to change them. It is intended for community organizers, nonprofit and outreach workers, and students who read a town the way others read a book.
The program combines a progressive sociology sequence with psychology or political science, ethics, and applied community coursework. Students study groups from families to institutions, with Briarmont itself as a standing case study.
Together, these requirements are intended to prepare students for community organizing, nonprofit and civic work, and continued study in the social sciences.
Program Structure
Associate — 60 credits
- Sociology (Introductory → Advanced): 20 credits
- Psychology or Political Science: 10 credits
- Ethics: 10 credits
- English: 10 credits
- Free Elective: 10 credits
Bachelor — 120 credits
A completed Associate in Sociology and Community Studies transfers in full; bachelor candidates complete the associate coursework plus:
- Advanced → Expert Sociology: 20 credits
- Anthropology or Economics: 10 credits
- Community research coursework: 10 credits
- Free Electives: 20 credits
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours (Associate) or 120 credit hours (Bachelor)
- Successful completion of all required departmental coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- A grade of C or higher in all core program requirements
- Completion of a capstone community-research project
Program Overview
Sociology and Community Studies is offered by the Department of Sociology within the Social Sciences division, which also houses Anthropology and Public and Community Health. See the full Programs of Study catalog.
OOC / Behind-the-scenes notes
OOC Notes: This is a general RP description of the program. RP students taking the major are not required to fulfill these requirements exactly. Different RP-related educational expectations might be presented when a character begins their education. This page was generated from the approved Programs of Study catalog.