Psychology & Sociology
The Psychology and Sociology Department offers a variety of courses that will satisfy the first two years of study at many four-year institutions.
Begin your Psychology or Sociology Major at Black Hawk College
No matter what your focus area, faculty and advisors work with you to create a transfer plan to the school of your choice.
Areas of Focus
BHC students transfer into psychology and sociology majors to complete a bachelor’s degree. Here are a few sample transfer plans:
Psychology (PDF)
Social Work (PDF)
Sociology (PDF)
Where do you want to transfer?
If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
Department Highlights
Non-Majors Welcome
We offer a wide range of interesting electives, including Psychology of Women, Deviant Behavior and other classes that span multiple disciplines. Psychology and sociology courses not only meet your general education requirements but also help you develop a better understanding of yourself and the relationships you have with other people in society.
Student Clubs and Events
Faculty serve as advisors for psychology and sociology-related clubs, which offer students opportunities for field trip and campus events:
- Supply drive for homeless women and children
- Psi Beta – Psychology honor society
- Midwest Psychology Association – Yearly conference in Chicago for students interested in psychology at senior institutions
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Social Gaming Club
Associate Degree Information
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
| Program Name | Award | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts | AA Degree | 60 |
| Associate in Science | AS Degree | 60 |
Department Faculty
The Psychology and Sociology Department faculty have degrees from some of the best universities in the country and bring their experience and education to the classroom to provide a rigorous and challenging environment for learning.
| Brigette Dorrance, Ph.D. Department Chair & Professor, Psychology 309-796-5414 QC Building 1, Room 435 |
Krisann Bergo, M.A. Associate Professor, Sociology 309-796-5425 QC Building 1, Room 155 |
Traci Davis, PSY.D. Professor, Psychology/Sociology 309-796-5408 QC Building 1, Room 152 |
| Merriam Jolly, M.A. Assistant Professor, Sociology 309-796-5436 QC Building 1, Room 431-B |
Sarah Nelson, M.A. Associate Professor, Psychology 309-796-5419 QC Building 1, Room 430 |
Michael Staub, M.S. Associate Professor, Psychology 309-796-5438 QC Building 1, Room 357 |
“The professors do a wonderful job teaching you material and want the best for you. It is very affordable and you would be taking some of the same classes at a four-year college that Black Hawk College offers at a lower cost.”
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Tutoring
Student Life
Advising
Department Chair
Dr. Brigette Dorrance
Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 451
dorranceb@bianlifan.com