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 160Introduction to Statistics

3 or 5

SOC 150Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 350Social Stratification

3

SOC 410Qualitative Methods

3

SOC 440Sociological Theory

3

SOC 470Seminar in Sociology

3

CJ 416Research Methods in CJ

3

Or

POLS 300Scope & Mtd of Pol Sci

3

Choose 21 hours from the following:

Students who major in Sociology must also choose a minor.
CJ 320Victims of Crime

3

CJ 354Drugs & Society

3

CJ 356Comm Restorative Justice

3

CJ 358Race, Gender, & Crime

3

CJ 478Special Topics

3

PHIL 321Contemporary Moral Problems

3

PHIL 328Topics in Ethics

3

SOC 301Sociology of Aging

3

SOC 302Marriage and Family Relations

3

SOC 304Sociology of Food & the Environment

3

SOC 310Sociology of the Body

3

SOC 312Sociology of Disability

3

SOC 368Sex and Gender

3

SOC 380Sociology of Education

3

SOC 430Health 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)