Sociology Transfer Major

Human and Public Services Liberal Arts and Transfer

Sociology explores the nature, structure and dynamics of social life, its causes and consequences for the world. Dive deeper into the study of cities and communities, inequality, social mobility and social class, patterns of population change and migration, social identities such as race, class, and gender, ethnic relations and social conflict. Courses in this program include an introduction to sociology, social problems, marriage and family, statistics, social psychology and government.

The Sociology Transfer Major A.A. degree fulfills the first two years of a four-year degree at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, St. Ambrose University and Upper Iowa University. Individual program courses may also transfer to other four-year universities. This program puts you on a successful path to earn a bachelor's degree.

Award: Associate of Arts
Credits: 60
Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Paying for the Program

$13,440*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $15,180*

There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.

Financial Aid Info
  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 
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Northeast Iowa Community College maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below.  If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution.

Valerie Gunhus
Social Science Instructor

  • Email: gunhusv@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1284
  • Location: Calmar

Joe Priebe
Social Science Instructor

  • Email: priebej@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2339
  • Location: Peosta