Sociology (B.A., B.S.)

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Sample Degree Plan

Program Summary

The sociology major prepares students for life in diverse, global societies by introducing them to applied and conceptual tools that enhance critical understandings of the social world. With a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the sociology program supports the University’s academic mission (and General Education requirements), fosters an understanding of sociological theories, principles, and methodologies, integrates service and experiential learning with other pedagogies, and prepares students for graduate and professional programs in addition to careers in teaching, social work, and a variety of administrative and research occupations.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends).
• Students will understand, describe, and critically assess sociological theories, principles, and concepts to comprehend inequalities based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexualities, immigration status, etc.
• Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to understand, describe, and critically assess quantitative and qualitative methods used in sociological research.
• Students will possess and demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and reasoning skills to design ethical sociological research.
• Students will analyze personal experiences (inclusive of educational experiential learning experiences) using the sociological imagination, methodology, principals, and concepts.

Program Information

• All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
• Students must complete SOC 3030  or SOC 4500  before enrolling in SOC 4890 .
• Students may receive a maximum of nine (9) upper-division credits toward their major for SOC 4890 - Sociological Internship . Consult your Student Success Advisor for further information.