Program Details
The Associate in Arts in Social Science degree program at Lansing Community College allows students to study the origin, development, activities, and behavior of human groups, societies, and social institutions. Students will examine the influence of group behavior on individuals and the effect of social traits like gender, ethnicity, age, and race. This online Sociology degree program is designed for students interested in advancing their knowledge by pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
Courses within the program cover a variety of subjects such as anthropology theory, society persity, cultural variations, concepts of sociology, social stratification, and social institutions. The program also teaches students how healthcare, discrimination, inequality, education, and family status can create social stratification and cultural issues.
A variety of elective courses are available with topics including:
- Cultural anthropology
- Child psychology
- World religions
- Food and sustainability
- World civilizations
- Political systems
- Social psychology
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Lansing Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
ACT/SAT, Placement TestApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score