Sociology studies are uniquely suited to help students develop the skills needed for a successful career in a fast-changing, increasingly global, diverse, and technology driven 21st Century society. Sociologists study social life, social change, diverse communities and their interactions, and they use scientific methods to find empirical answers to complex social questions. Studying sociology can help foster creativity, innovation, critical thinking, analytic problem solving and communication skills. Sociology therefore prepares students for a wide variety of careers in several employment sectors including business, community services, health services, higher education, law, publishing, social services and teaching, Careers for Sociology Majors — Sociology (ucdavis.edu).
At Tunxis Community College, students are not only taught the fundamentals of sociological theory and basic research methodology to analyze the social world in which they live in but they are taught to look at the world critically and through a broader lens. Students are also offered experiential learning opportunities such as service learning. Through academically structured volunteer service assignments, students gain an understanding of the local community and the diversity of groups within the community. Tunxis Community College also offers its students the opportunity to be involved in the Community Outreach Club whose mission is to make a difference in their community by being of service to others and creating social change.
For students who plan to transfer to complete the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in sociology at one of the four Connecticut state universities or Charter Oak State College, enrolling in the college’s Sociology Studies Transfer Ticket degree pathway program is a good choice. By entering this program, students are able to start their coursework at Tunxis Community College and take advantage of its high-quality instruction and more affordable community college tuition and fees. Upon completion of the CSCU Pathways Transfer: Sociology Studies associate degree, students are guaranteed full junior status and can complete a bachelor’s degree in their major without losing any credits or being required to take extra credits or incur additional expenses.
Please see below for a list of the majors offered at the five Connecticut State Universities:
At Central Connecticut State University: Sociology, B.A.
At Eastern Connecticut State University: Sociology, B.A.
At Southern Connecticut State University: Sociology, B.A.
At Western Connecticut State University: Anthropology/Sociology, B.A.
At Charter Oak State College: General Studies – Sociology Concentration, B.A.
Contact:
Dr. Marie Clucas
Professor of Sociology
mclucas@tunxis.edu
860-773-1632
Contact: Marie Clucas
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Get more details about this merger.