Sociology Major
Sociology Major
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology will have an understanding of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology and communications, health-seeking behavior, and social movements.
All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher.This major requires a minimum of 39 credits.
Major Requirements
*Choose one of the following:
| 3cr |
| PSY 101: Psychology | 3cr |
| PSY 410: Research Methods for Behavioral Science | 3cr |
| SOC 101: Sociology | 3cr |
| SOC 315: Sociology of Diversity | 3cr |
| SOC 450: Social theory | 3cr |
Electives: Select additional courses for a cohesive plan of study from the areas of Social Stratification, Social Organizations, Social Psychology, Urban/rural Sociology, Sociology of the Family, or Social Change. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper level (300 or 400 level). Course options include:
No more than 9 credits (out of 18 electives) may be from:
Note: Credits in Social Work are not acceptable for elective credit. See General Studies major for Applied Behavior Science-Sociology Concentration. | 18cr |
SOC 495: Sociology Major Capstone | 3cr |
* Grade of C- or higher required for MAT 105 and PSY 216. All other major courses require a grade of C or higher.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a major in Sociology will be able to:
- use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including statistical reasoning, research design, and evaluation of data;
- identify key concepts of classical and contemporary sociological theory;
- evaluate societal institutions and social processes, e.g., stratification, racial and ethnic groups, gender, family, urban, work, health care, and education;
- relate sociological research to social policy formation;
- explain the relationship between personal experience and societal change within an historical/global context; and
- synthesize their learning of the concentration through a research paper, project, portfolio, or practicum.
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Sociology Major
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology will have an understanding of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology and communications, health-seeking behavior, and social movements.
All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher.This major requires a minimum of 39 credits.
Major Requirements
*Choose one of the following:
| 3cr |
| PSY 101: Psychology | 3cr |
| PSY 410: Research Methods for Behavioral Science | 3cr |
| SOC 101: Sociology | 3cr |
| SOC 315: Sociology of Diversity | 3cr |
| SOC 450: Social theory | 3cr |
Electives: Select additional courses for a cohesive plan of study from the areas of Social Stratification, Social Organizations, Social Psychology, Urban/rural Sociology, Sociology of the Family, or Social Change. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper level (300 or 400 level). Course options include:
No more than 9 credits (out of 18 electives) may be from:
Note: Credits in Social Work are not acceptable for elective credit. See General Studies major for Applied Behavior Science-Sociology Concentration. | 18cr |
SOC 495: Sociology Major Capstone | 3cr |
* Grade of C- or higher required for MAT 105 and PSY 216. All other major courses require a grade of C or higher.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a major in Sociology will be able to:
- use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including statistical reasoning, research design, and evaluation of data;
- identify key concepts of classical and contemporary sociological theory;
- evaluate societal institutions and social processes, e.g., stratification, racial and ethnic groups, gender, family, urban, work, health care, and education;
- relate sociological research to social policy formation;
- explain the relationship between personal experience and societal change within an historical/global context; and
- synthesize their learning of the concentration through a research paper, project, portfolio, or practicum.