Sociology: Associate of Arts Degree
Description
The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship, and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of Sociology.
Students with an Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology who are interested in continuing their degree studies at KPU can apply for the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology degree or a Minor in Sociology when combined with another BA program. Admission to this program requires specific courses and GPA. For more information, please see the BA Major or Minor in Sociology program description.
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree students are required to complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course, including the following courses.
Note: A first-year English course, ENGL 1100, is a requirement of this program. This course has prerequisites that may require a student to complete additional preparatory courses.
All of: |
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| SOCI 1125 | Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2225 | Canadian Society: Conflict and Consensus | 3 credits | |
| SOCI 2235 | The Development of Sociological Thought | 3 credits | |
And one additional Sociology course at the 2000-level or higher |
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Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Sociology
Implementation Date:
- 01-Sep-2011
Start Date(s):
September
January
May
Intake Type:
Open intake
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Associate Degree
Minimum Credits Required:
- 60
Offered At:
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Format:
Full-time
Part-time