Sociology, B.A.
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a teacher, market researcher, survey statistician, mental health aide, probation officer, or caseworker. Continued study may include a master’s and doctorate in sociology, social work, or law.
The requirement for admission to this degree track is a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Credits Core Requirements: | ||
| SOCI 111 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 113 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 233 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOCI 360 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 421 | Development of Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 442 | Basic Statistics for Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 443 | Sociology Internship and Applications | 3 |
| or SOCI 225 | Class, Status and Power | |
| Anthropology Elective Course (Select one of the following courses): | ||
| SOCI 115 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 141 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 268 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| LATI 122 | Archaeology of Mesoamerican Cultures | 3 |
| Electives (Select a minimum of 18 credits from the following courses): | ||
| SOCI 112 | Analysis of Social Institutions | 3 |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Aging Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 121 | Sociology of Families | 3 |
| SOCI 143 | African-American Families: Past and Present | 3 |
| SOCI 201 | Women and Family in Different Cultures | 3 |
| SOCI 221 | Human Services in Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 230 | Cities of Industry: Sociological Perspectives | 3 |
| SOCI 232 | Sociology of the Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 235 | Labor and Society | 3 |
| SOCI 237 | Refugees and Forced Migration | 3 |
| SOCI 243 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOCI 244 | Ethnic Families in America | 3 |
| SOCI 245 | Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| SOCI 246 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOCI 253 | Visual Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 254 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 255 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOCI 262 | Health, Illness & Society | 3 |
| SOCI 265 | Racial & Cultural Minorities | 3 |
| SOCI 272 | Field Experience in Social Practice | 3 |
| SOCI 309 | Riots, Rebellions, Revolutions: Civil Conflict and Violence | 3 |
| SOCI 310 | Basic Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| SOCI 314 | Treatment Plans in Substance Abuse | 3 |
| SOCI 330 | Sociology of Sports | 3 |
| SOCI 335 | Case Management of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clients | 3 |
| SOCI 336 | Professional and Ethical Responsibilities in Substance Abuse Treatment | 3 |
| SOCI 341 | Law and Social Values | 3 |
| SOCI 344 | Social Change | 3 |
| SOCI 346 | Social Structure and Personality | 3 |
| SOCI 351 | Sociology of Law | 3 |
| WGST 226 | LGBTQ Social Change | 3 |
| WGST 322 | Reproductive Justice | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 42 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Sociology program, students will be able to:
- Describe and critically evaluate the major theoretical approaches of the discipline.
- Describe and critically evaluate the main paradigms guiding sociological inquiry.
- Demonstrate effective quantitative literacy skills and understanding of empirical research.
- Demonstrate effective writing skills through a comprehensive research project or critique of a sociology research article.