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.
Minimum CGPA Requirement: 2.0 in Major Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements: | 21 | |
| 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 | |
| Required Anthropology Restricted Elective (Select one of the following courses): | 3 | |
| SOCI 115 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 141 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 268 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| Electives (Select at least 6 course from the following courses): | 18 | |
| 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 | |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| SOCI 111 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 113 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI 233 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 360 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI 115 | Introduction to Anthropology or Cultural Anthropology or Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 421 | Development of Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI 442 | Basic Statistics for Sociology or Statistics for Social Sciences or Statistics I | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 443 or SOCI 225 | Sociology Internship and Applications or Class, Status and Power | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of sociological concepts and theories
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research methods in sociology
- Demonstrate an understanding of intercultural knowledge and human diversity of social experience
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in assessing social issues
- Locate, create and communicate sociological information
- Think sociologically about the communities in which they live and work
- Prepare for graduate school and the job market