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)