Program Overview

Introduction to the Sociology Program

The Sociology program at The American College of Greece is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of institutions, groups, and social roles, and how these connect to individual lives. The program combines scientific rigor, theoretical sophistication, openness to dialogue with other disciplines, and relevance to the evaluation of opportunities and constraints in the societies in which we live.

Method of Program Delivery

The program is delivered face-to-face at the Aghia Paraskevi campus.

Admission Process and Procedures

The admission process and procedures for the Sociology program are as follows:

• Validated by The Open University, UK
• Programme Specification
• Regulations for validated awards

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the Sociology program vary depending on the student's country of origin:

• Greek Students
• European Union Students
• North American Students

Curriculum

The Sociology program offers a solid curriculum with a diversity of courses in the following areas:

• Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory
• Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
• Globalization and Migration
• Family, Gender and Health
• Social Movements
• Media and Film
• Deviance and Crime
• Science and Technology
• Urban Sociology and the Environment
• Modern Greek Society and Culture

The program is creatively complemented by a cluster of Anthropology courses.

Duration of Studies

The duration of studies for the Sociology program is 4 academic years. The maximum period of registration for an Open University validated award is ten years.

Definition of Full-Time Study

The definition of full-time study is 60 UK credits per semester. 40 UK credits per semester or less is considered part-time.

Career Opportunities

The subject-specific skills acquired in Sociology enable graduates to build a robust degree, flexible enough to enable them to pursue challenging career paths. As successful holders of advanced degrees, sociology graduates can pursue career paths in academia internationally, with emphasis on teaching and research. Outside academia, sociological knowledge of working with diverse groups is essential. With this knowledge, Sociology graduates:

• can enter corporate, non-profit, and government organizations (i.e., business, human resources, policy consultants) across local, regional, national, and international environments
• can practice sociology as counselors and program directors in social service agencies (social policy, social work, healthcare, law, and criminology, psychology, education)
• can experience the applicability of sociology in journalism and in other aspects of media (e.g., ethnographic filmmaking)

Generally, sociology degrees provide students with a rich reserve of knowledge and critical skills, valued across the professional spectrum. In many occupational sectors, sociology's relevance to the understanding and analysis of action in complex social environments and organizations proves the 'advantage' Sociology graduates can demonstrate.

Additional Information

• Undergraduate Programs
• Academic Enrichment Programs
• Deree PreCollege Program
• English Testing
• Lecture Series
• Faculty
• Academic Calendars
• Library
• Textbooks
• Academic Societies