Associate of Arts, DTA - Sociology Specialization

Demonstrate the ability to understand the role of larger social patterns to interpret events, situations, and behavior.

Apply various sociological theories to understand social phenomena and to address inequalities based on class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc.

Demonstrate an understanding of scientific research methods used to explore social processes and issues.

Demonstrate an ability to differentiate between opinions and reliable sociological explanations and empirical data.

Engage with or accurately represent a point of view that is different from one's own.

Evaluate the quality/credibility of information from various kinds of sources (academic, journalistic, popular media).

Present sociological information according to appropriate academic standards.

Critically determine how differences in ascribed statuses such as race, ethnicity, class, and gender can lead to an inequitable distribution of political power and social capital.