Sociology (B.A.)
In many ways, Sociology is considered the overarching social science discipline. Sociologists examine human action through culture and institutions, but also at the level of the individual. They also study how individuals work with others in social groups and movements, along with why they behave the way they do in such collective groups. Sociologists offer a critical examination of social processes, which includes analyzing their function in society and historical context. The development and existence of social inequalities over time is also a key area of study. Sociology emphasizes the skills of reading, writing, and communication, developing abilities to research, interpret, and critique data. These skills provide a foundation for careers in policymaking, public administration, non-profits, counseling, education, data analysis, and human resources, among many others.
Requirements
Required Courses
| MATH 160 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 or 5 |
| SOC 150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 350 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SOC 410 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| SOC 440 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 470 | Seminar in Sociology | 3 |
| CJ 416 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| | Or | |
| POLS 300 | Scope & Method of Political Science | 3 |
Choose 21 hours from the following:
Students who major in Sociology must also choose a minor.
| CJ 320 | Victims of Crime | 3 |
| CJ 354 | Drugs & Society | 3 |
| CJ 356 | Community Restorative Justice | 3 |
| CJ 358 | Race, Gender, & Crime | 3 |
| CJ 478 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | 1-3 |
| PHIL 321 | Contemporary Moral Problems | 3 |
| PHIL 328 | Topics in Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 301 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Marriage and Family Relations | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Sociology of Food and the Environment | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Sociology of the Body | 3 |
| SOC 312 | Sociology of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 368 | Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SOC 380 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOC 430 | Health and Social Behavior | 3 |
Upper-level GEO (needs SOC instructor approval), Upper-level HIST (needs SOC instructor approval), and Upper-level POLS (needs SOC instructor approval)