Degree
Bachelor of Arts with a major in SociologyMission
The mission of the Department of Society, Culture and Languages is to offer a broad-based liberal arts education with an emphasis on cultural, global, and political dynamics. The department provides a combination of theoretical, scientific, and practical approaches to understanding and solving human problems. Issues of gender, race, class, and culture as well as hands on learning are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Our goal is to graduate students with marketable skills that prepare them for entry-level positions in social services or for graduate study in related areas.
Major Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides the student with a broad-base exposure to theories and methods, as well as a wide range of current social issues. The student will also receive extensive interdisciplinary work in the fields of anthropology and psychology. These strong academic foundations will prepare the student for a wide range of academic and professional opportunities. Students from this major have chosen to continue their education in fields including, sociology, social work, law, economics, environmental studies and public health. They have also chosen to work directly with social deviance, criminal justice, as well as other areas of social service.
In addition to the traditional approaches to sociology, there are two unique elements to this program. First, students will complete an internship. This will help students explore experiential learning, applications of sociology to the real world, and undertake career explorations. Second, students will participate in a semester-long applied sociology experience. With this experience a student can choose to study abroad, work in a variety of agencies, programs and organizations, or complete an intensive research project.
Overall, this program will provide students with a strong foundation for understanding today's social issues and problems. The student will also have a wide range of skills and experiences that will enhance their future educational and career opportunities as well as enable them to be a more active and aware citizen.
Curricular Requirements
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CREDITS |
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42-43 |
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| Credits | |
| Sociology Core | 21 |
| SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 225 – Statistics for Social and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| SOC 270 - Classical Social Theory | 3 |
| SOC 280 - Contemporary Social Theory | 3 |
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SOC 285 - Research Methods |
3 |
| SOC 300 - Internship | 3 |
| SOC 370 - Applied Field Methods in Sociology | 3 |
| Sociology Electives | 12 |
| Elective 1 - Social Global Studies Course | 3 |
| Elective 2 - Social Cultural Studies Course | 3 |
| Elective 3 - 300 or 400 level elective | 3 |
| Elective 4 - Sociology course at any level of the student's choosing. | 3 |
| Applied Sociological Experience (see study abroad and department homepage) | |
| Option 1 - Study Abroad | 9 - 16 |
| Option 2 - Internship | 9 - 16 |
| Option 3 - Capstone Thesis | 9 - 16 |
| Total Credits in Major | 39 - 46 |
| Open Elective Courses (needed to reach 120 credits) | variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
Learning Outcomes
- The sociological imagination.
​Students will be able to:- describe how Sociology is distinct from other social sciences.
- apply the sociological imagination to social phenomena
- The role of sociological theory.
​Students will be able to:- describe the role of theory in building sociological knowledge.
- compare and contrast the different theoretical perspectives.
- apply these