Department of Sociology
Programs
Mission Statement
"The department shall provide instruction in Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work for students in our community who are interested in enhancing their job skills or in preparing to earn an academic degree. The department offers an approach to learning based on the social sciences and emphasizes instruction that address student, business, industry and community needs. Courses are designed to provide knowledge and techniques for understanding how social relationships and social structures influence human behavior."
In keeping with the Mission Statement of San Antonio College and the Vision Statement of the Alamo Community College District, the GOALS of this department are to provide the following:
1. Transfer level courses for students who are pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree, or who otherwise are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, such as a 2 + 2 program;
2. Courses which meet the requirements for certificates in all programs;
3. Courses in support of other departments and programs at San Antonio College;
4. Multi-cultural learning opportunities such as courses with an "Internationalized Curriculum" and/or an emphasis on the "Mexican-American Experience";
5. Curricula, including selection of textbooks, that promote global awareness in all courses;
6. Service-Learning opportunities in many courses and sections which encourage civic and community responsibility;
7. Interdisciplinary Studies courses to provide for teacher's certification;
8. Innovative approaches to pedogogy to strengthen critical thinking skills, to promote active and collaborative learning, and to aid communication proficiency;
9. Alternative class offerings via Videocourses and the Internet for students with irregular schedules;
10. The utilization of new and emerging technologies such as multi-media instructional aids that address the diverse learning styles of the college's multicultural student population;
11. Student support through specialized counseling and through academic planning for students pursuing careers in Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work;
12. An environment that fosters the professional and personal development of faculty and staff.
Mexican-American Experience
To help San Antonio College meet its mission to promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation through instructional and social activities that contribute to cultural awareness and interaction, several departments are offering designated course sections which are infused with Mexican American topics. The intent is to encourage inclusion and to enrich specific sections of classes with the Mexican-American Experience for the enhancement of personal and professional relationships in a city with a large Hispanic population.
Beginning Fall 2006, students may earn a certificate upon completion of 12 credit hours of MAE courses. If you have met all requirements, you may apply for certification by simply filling out an application form and delivering it to the Department of Sociology.