Sociology
Sociologists study the basic structures of human society. They are interested in areas such as deviance, crime, racial and ethnic inequality, social control and how marriage, family, gender, politics, education, and religion affect people in general.
It should take someone two years of full -time enrollment to finish this program. It might take you longer depending on how many classes you register. Often, students that work full-time take fewer classes each semester, thus taking longer to finish the program.
The Sociology concentration is an excellent transfer program. Graduates are able to transfer with full credit and complete their Bachelors Degree with only two years of additional study. Since the study of Sociology covers the basic structures of human society with its cultures and stratifications, it is a popular major among those who want to enter career fields that address social change and social support such as human resources, human services, public relations, government agencies, and any other institution that requires knowledge of social science research.
Technology is a necessary tool for any career. The need to understand and use computers, software, and other devices is essential in business, as it is with other careers.
No, on-line courses are not easier. They are more convenient, but not easier. It will require you to be more disciplined, to read and write more, and to test and submit assignments on-line.
This program of study is the same length as the traditional in-class programs. The rate at which you complete this program is up to you, as you set your own pace.
Yes, you will have access to instructors during office hours and at other designated times. You will also have access to computer labs, libraries, and other facilities that traditional students have access to.
Yes, financial aid should cover this program if you meet their eligibility requirements.
Yes, this is an accredited program of study that is transferable to other colleges.
If you find that you don’t like this program, you may switch to the traditional program or even change majors if necessary. The coursework will transfer into those programs wherever appropriate.
Yes, you should learn the same things as these instructors will also be teaching traditional in-class courses.
Yes, other colleges and universities have similar programs. Some are more comprehensive while others are less developed, but this seems to be the wave of the future.
The advantages of this program is that it give you more flexibility by allowing you to keep your full-time job or schedule and still complete the course of study.
Yes, you can change majors as the courses you are taking are transferable and have in-class counterparts at STC and other colleges.
The program has been designed to become a permanent part of this department. It may undergo changes as needed, but the goal is to make this a permanent part of the department.
Anthropology
Anthropology--from the Greek anthropos ("human") and logia ("study")--is the study of humankind, from its beginnings millions of years ago to the present day. Though easy to define, anthropology is difficult to describe. However, the most common goal of anthropology is to help us understand who we are, how we came to be that way--and where we may go in the future.
It should take someone two years of full –time enrollment to finish this program. It might take you longer depending on how many classes you register. Often, students that work full-time take fewer classes each semester, thus taking longer to finish the program.
Cultural and linguistic anthropologists work in federal, state and local government, international agencies, healthcare centers, nonprofit associations, research institutes and marketing firms as research directors, science analysts and program officers. Biological anthropologists work in biomedical research, human engineering, private genetics laboratories, and pharmaceutical firms. Archaeologists work off campus in environmental projects, human-impact assessment, and resource management.
Many anthropologists have chosen to utilize their specialized training in a variety of nonacademic careers. Cultural and linguistic anthropologists work in federal, state and local government, international agencies, healthcare centers, nonprofit associations, research institutes and marketing firms as research directors, science analysts and program officers. Biological anthropologists work in biomedical research, human engineering, private genetics laboratories, and pharmaceutical firms. Archaeologists work off campus in environmental projects, human-impact assessment, and resource management.
Many anthropologists have chosen to utilize their specialized training in a variety of nonacademic careers. Cultural and linguistic anthropologists work in federal, state and local government, international agencies, healthcare centers, nonprofit associations, research institutes and marketing firms as research directors, science analysts and program officers. Biological anthropologists work in biomedical research, human engineering, private genetics laboratories, and pharmaceutical firms. Archaeologists work off campus in environmental projects, human-impact assessment, and resource management.
Technology is a necessary tool for any career. The need to understand and use computers, software, and other devices is essential in business, as it is with other careers.
No, on-line courses are not easier. They are more convenient, but not easier. It will require you to be more disciplined, to read and write more, and to test and submit assignments on-line.
This program of study is the same length as the traditional in-class programs. The rate at which you complete this program is up to you, as you set your own pace.
Yes, you will have access to instructors during office hours and at other designated times. You will also have access to computer labs, libraries, and other facilities that traditional students have access to.
Yes, financial aid should cover this program if you meet their eligibility requirements.
Yes, this is an accredited program of study that is transferable to other colleges.
If you find that you don’t like this program, you may switch to the traditional program or even change majors if necessary. The coursework will transfer into those programs wherever appropriate.
Yes, you should learn the same things as these instructors will also be teaching traditional in-class courses.
Yes, other colleges and universities have similar programs. Some are more comprehensive while others are less developed, but this seems to be the wave of the future.
The advantages of this program is that it give you more flexibility by allowing you to keep your full-time job or schedule and still complete the course of study.
Yes, you can change majors as the courses you are taking are transferable and have in-class counterparts at STC and other colleges.
The program has been designed to become a permanent part of this department. It may undergo changes as needed, but the goal is to make this a permanent part of the department.
Psychology
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology studies, for example, why people behave certain ways, how the brain affects these behaviors, and how we acquire habits. Some psychologists also description mental illnesses, identify symptoms and causes of mental illness, and how to treat mental illnesses. Some areas of psychology study how people develop over time physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Just about anything to do with human behavior and development is within the realm of psychology.
It should take someone two years of full -time enrollment to finish this program. It might take you longer depending on how many classes you register. Often, students that work full-time take fewer classes each semester, thus taking longer to finish the program.
The Psychology Concentration offers students an opportunity to become familiar with the different fields of Psychology, which will enable them to make an informed choice on how to continue their careers. This may be a transfer to a four-year academic institution to continue their education in fields such as counseling, clinical psychology, and industrial psychology, or a job that requires interaction with people, such as retail, real estate management and sales, personnel related functions, advertising, public relations, and human services.
Technology is a necessary tool for any career. The need to understand and use computers, software, and other devices is essential in any career in the social sciences.
No, on-line courses are not easier. They are more convenient, but not easier. It will require you to be more disciplined, to read and write more, and to test and submit assignments on-line. On-line courses are not for everyone. Students that are self-motivated and able to devote the time should do well
Yes, you will have access to instructors during office hours and at other designated times. You will also have access to computer labs, libraries, and other facilities that traditional students have access to.
Yes, financial aid should cover this program if you meet their eligibility requirements.
Yes, this is an accredited program of study that is transferable to other colleges.We have transfer agreements with most of the 4 year schools in south Texas.
Yes, other colleges and universities have similar programs. Some are more comprehensive while others are less developed, but this seems to be the wave of the future.
The advantages of this program is that it give you more flexibility by allowing you to keep your full-time job or schedule and still complete the course of study.
Yes, you can change majors as the courses you are taking are transferable and have in-class counterparts at STC and other colleges.
The program has been designed to become a permanent part of this department. It may undergo changes as needed, but the goal is to make this a permanent part of the department.