Sociology Program

The sociology program at San Diego Mesa 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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San Diego Mesa College

1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College is the largest of three two-year community colleges in the San Diego Community College District in Southern California. The other two community colleges in the district are San Diego City College and San Diego Miramar College. The district also includes six Continuing Education campuses that offer non-credit classes in life skills and enrichment.  The Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) at Mesa offers classes that lead to associate degrees and certificates.

Like its two counterparts, San Diego Mesa College offers associate degree and certificates in occupational programs. Mesa students who wish to transfer to four-year universities to complete a bachelor's degree, can choose from many academic transfer programs in the arts and sciences. Because of its excellent faculty and diverse programs, Mesa College has one of the highest transfer rates in the state.

Mesa College, which opened in 1998, has a beautiful campus with state-of-the-art science labs, an athletics complex and athletic fields, a theatre, fine arts facilities and a Learning Resource Center.

Mesa College is a smoke-free campus, and is committed to preventing the health risks associated with exposure to second-hand smoke. Students and visitors who choose to smoke must do so beyond the campus perimeter. Mesa College is also a Green Campus, with many programs that support eco-awareness and sustainability. Some past events include the Eco-Awareness Series of lectures and events, the EnviroClub Student Recycling program, an Organic Gardening program, Tecolote Canyon Day, and more.

History

San Diego City College was founded in 1914 as San Diego Junior College. It was the first community college in San Diego, and the third community college established in the State of California. San Diego Mesa College opened in 1998, as part of the San Diego Community College District.

Academics

The academic calendar for San Diego Mesa College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Arts and Languages
• School of Business, Computer Studies and Technologies
• School of Health Sciences / Public Service
• School of Humanities
• School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• School of P.E./Health Education and Athletics
• School of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies

Student Life

There are numerous student clubs and organizations on the Mesa College campus available for student involvement. Student clubs include performance groups, an honors program, service learning, and several groups that focus on academic, cultural or political interests.

Student services at Mesa College include the Learning Resource Center, which provides audiovisual services, a Center for Independent Living, a library and the High Tech Center. Additional services include a career center, counseling, disability support programs, a foster youth program, health services, testing, orientation, tutor centers, a transfer center, veteran student services, and more.

There are also special programs such as Study Abroad, and the Freshman Year Experience.

Traditions

The San Diego Mesa College school colors are blue, gold and white. The school mascot is the "Olympians."

Athletics

The San Diego Mesa College "Olympians" athletics teams compete in 20 men and women's intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo 

Women's Sports:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

San Diego Mesa College has one campus. However, there are two other community colleges in the San Diego Community College District: San Diego City College, and San Diego Miramar College. There are also several sites throughout the San Diego metro area that provide classes through the Continuing Education program within the district.

Community Life

The San Diego Community College District reaches out to business and industry in a variety of ways. The Corporate Council is an advisory opportunity, allowing local business people to provide input into the education process that the district follows to train San Diego's workforce. The Partnerships Program creates strong ties with the region's significant military community, and its technology, transportation, hospitality and business sectors.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).