Sociology

Sociology is the study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. Sociology studies the development, structure, functioning and social problems of human society.

Our sociology program offers sociology for transfer (AA-T) degrees, and social and behavioral sciences associate's degrees and certificates.

Denise Prado

Two months after graduating from Rubidoux High School in 2003, Denise Prado enlisted in the Army. She survived three tours in Iraq. When she returned home, she decided to enroll at Norco College and major in Sociology. Click here to read more of her story.

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Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.

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Career options for students who get a degree in sociology include: human resources manager, project manager, public relations specialist, guidance counselor, human resources representative, lawyer, management consultant, media planner, social worker, survey researcher, and many more options! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!

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