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 | Field Internship Sociology | 3 |
| Anthropology Elective Course (Select one of the following courses): | ||
| SOCI 115 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 141 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 257 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| Electives (Select a minimum of 18 credits from the following courses): | ||
| SOCI 112 | Analysis of Social Institutions | 3 |
| SOCI 114 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Aging Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 200 | Field Internships in Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 201 | Women and Family in Different Cultures | 3 |
| SOCI 205 | Life in Society | 3 |
| SOCI 221 | Human Services in Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 225 | Class, Status and Power | 3 |
| SOCI 232 | Sociology of the Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 235 | Labor and Society | 3 |
| SOCI 243 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOCI 245 | Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| SOCI 246 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOCI 247 | Native Americans | 3 |
| SOCI 248 | Human Origins | 3 |
| SOCI 252 | Evolution of Culture | 3 |
| SOCI 253 | Visual Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 254 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 255 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOCI 257 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| SOCI 259 | Community Organization:Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SOCI 265 | Racial & Cultural Minorities | 3 |
| SOCI 266 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOCI 272 | Field Experience in Social Practice | 3 |
| SOCI 310 | Basic Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| SOCI 341 | Law and Social Values | 3 |
| SOCI 343 | Population Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 344 | Social Change | 3 |
| SOCI 346 | Social Structure and Personality | 3 |
| SOCI 351 | Sociology of Law | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 42 | |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College *first time freshmen only. | 1 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 114 | Statistics I or Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| SOCI 111 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 - 6 |
| SOCI 113 | Social Problems | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI 233 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 360 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Anthropology Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier III Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 421 | Development of Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI 442 | Basic Statistics for Sociology | 3 |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOCI 443 | Field Internship Sociology | 3 |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 123-125 | |
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.