Sociology Program

The sociology program at Canada College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer sociology program.

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Canada College

225 Cedar St, San Diego, CA

If you are looking for an affordable two-year community college with high academic standards that offers the flexibility that you need, Cañada College is the academic institution that you have been looking for.

Cañada College offers a diverse culture and helps students prepare for the modern workplace and the interconnected world that we live in. It is located in Redwood, California. The Bay Area is an excellent place to live and study. San Mateo Junior College developed a 25 year master plan and a $5.9 million bond was approved to build the college. This plan lead to Canada College being built in 1968 which was the result of a $12.8 million bond approved by voters in 1964.Cañada College is an affordable option for earning an Associate’s degree and is an excellent stepping stone to attending a four year college in the area. Tuition is $46 per unit for local residents and non-resident tuition is $208 per unit. Cañada College students who earn their AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed placement in the California State University system. Transfer students are giving junior standing at a four-year college.

Cañada College is currently helping many adults earn their degree. The college started the College for Working Adults in 2011. This is an outstanding way for working adults to earn a degree by attending class one evening a week and on Saturdays. Cañada College offers an Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) which help disadvantaged children succeed in college. Plus the college offers help with child care and meals for single parents.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canada College offers an associate's degree program in sociology.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $91820

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).