Sociology

What classes should I take to enter the program?

If you are in high school and considering the sociology program at Mount Mercy, taking courses in the social sciences is advantageous. Although the department does not have specific prerequisites, the College does recommend the following classes:

• English, four years including literature
• Mathematics, two or more years including algebra, algebra II and geometry
• Social studies, three or more years including American and European history
• Science, two or more years of a laboratory science
• Foreign language, two or more years

Please see the admission section of our current college catalog (pdf) for more information about requirements and admission procedures.

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What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plans for Sociology
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with a sociology degree from Mount Mercy College?
Who can I talk to?