Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Prince George's Community College Proposal	Associate of Arts (A.A.)	Sociology	2/12/2023	Approved	3/24/2023
Sociology Program Description
In keeping with the mission of the college, the Sociology, A.A program at PGCC seeks to prepare graduates seeking a Bachelor’s degree in sociology with the foundational <br>academic preparation needed to succeed in discipline specific upper-level course training. The Sociology, A.A program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to sociology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. In this program, students describe the major concepts, historical origins, empirical findings, and foundational theoretical perspectives of sociology, including Conflict Theory, <br>Interactionism, Structural Functionalism, and Feminist Theory. Additionally, students analyze sociological phenomena such as changes in the economy, demographics, stratification, and mobility through the scientific method. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students evaluate ethical issues in sociological research, while becoming more accustomed with collaborating effectively with individuals from varying socioeconomic and/or racial/ethnic backgrounds.