Sociology
Your Lens on Society, Your Path to Impact
Ready to dive into society and human behavior? A Sociology transfer major is your ticket to exploring how we interact, grow, and shape the world around us. If you’re passionate about understanding the forces that influence people, this field is for you!
Our Sociology program is designed to provide you with the skills to study culture, behavior, and social issues, preparing you for a career that makes a real impact. As a sociologist, you’ll learn to conduct research, analyze data, and help shape policies that improve communities. Whether you’re interested in nonprofit work, criminal justice, or public policy, Sociology opens doors to endless opportunities. Ready to explore, learn, and make a difference? Sociology is the path to a rewarding future!
Also Available Online
This program is available fully online — instructor-led, on a set weekly schedule, with the same coursework as our on-campus section. Online students can use tutoring, advising, and campus facilities at any of our four locations.
Study human behavior, communities, and social systems, with a clear transfer path toward a four-year sociology degree — coursework delivered fully online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sociology program available online?
Yes. It's fully online, instructor-led, on the same weekly schedule as on-campus, with access to tutoring, advising, and all four campus locations.
What's the difference between the Sociology AA and the Human Services Diploma?
The Sociology Transfer Major AA is built to move into a four-year sociology or social science program. The Human Services Diploma is a shorter, standalone credential for students who want to move into direct-service work — nonprofits, social services, community organizations — without transferring first.
What careers can this lead to?
Sociology graduates go on to work in nonprofit organizations, criminal justice, and public policy, along with research and data analysis roles that draw on the program's focus on studying culture, behavior, and social issues.
Does this program transfer to a four-year university?
Yes — the AA is designed as a direct path into a four-year sociology degree.
Does online cost more than on-campus?
Per-credit tuition is the same rate, but online sections add a distance learning fee. See Tuition and Fees for current per-credit costs.
How do I get started?
Apply through PawPass, or schedule a visit to talk with an advisor about the AA transfer path or the Human Services Diploma.
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
mccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-7106
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Avenue Iowa Falls, IA 50126
eccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-648-4611