Sociology (B.S.)

The Sociology program is designed to provide an understanding of the interactive dynamics of social institutions, organizations, and everyday life. The curriculum acquaints students with a range of theoretical and practical approaches to the study of contemporary social problems and issues. The program is designed as an integral component of a liberal arts education. Hence, students are prepared for graduate studies in sociology and related fields as well as for a variety of career opportunities.

The major in Sociology requires a minimum of 39 credit hours. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all major area courses and in MAT-152, which is the required general education mathematics course. Students can only re-attempt a major course once and cannot re-attempt more than two major courses. In both of the above instances, withdrawals count as an attempt. To assure that the major area learning goals are achieved, the sociology curriculum is organized according to the following themes. Students must complete the Core Courses (15 credit hours) and a minimum of at least one course from each of the theme areas.

Bachelor of Science (120 credits)

Distribution/General Education Requirements

Core Courses (15 credits)

SOC-201INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

3

SOC-370SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

SOC-409RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3

SOC-410THEORIES OF DEVIANCE

3

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Or

SOC-423SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

3

SOC-487SEMINAR

3

Specialized Theme Courses (12 credits)

Cultural Courses (3 credits)

These courses address problems/issues regarding belief/value systems, folkways/mores, and world-views that underpin human action and legitimate social arrangements. Choose one from the following:

SOC-306SOCIOLOGY OF ART

3

SOC-320SOCIOLOGY OF LAW

3

SOC-349SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

3

Organizational Courses (3 credits)

These courses address problems/issues regarding formal and informal patterns of goal attainment with special emphasis on the utilization of resources, materials, and technology. Choose one from the following:

SOC-317SOCIOLOGY OF WORK

3

SOC-356SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY

3

Social Psychological Courses (3 credits)

These courses address problems/issues regarding self-development and the relationship between the individual and society. Choose one from the following:

SOC-246MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

3

SOC-332DRUGS AND SOCIETY

3

SOC-404ETHICAL ISSUES IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

3

Distributive Courses (3 credits)

These courses address problems/issues regarding social differentiation and social inequalities. Choose one from the following:

SOC-307RACE AND ETHNICITY

3

SOC-352SOCIOLOGY OF IMMIGRATION

3

SOC-372SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

3

SOC-405SOCIOLOGY OF RACE, CLASS AND GENDER

3

Elective Sociology Courses (12 credits)

Can be selected from the theme courses noted above and from the following comprehensive courses:

SOC-200PERSPECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

3

SOC-202JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

3

SOC-204SOCIAL PROBLEMS

3

SOC-300SPECIAL TOPICS

3

SOC-359INDEPENDENT STUDY

3

SOC-410THEORIES OF DEVIANCE

3

SOC-423SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

3

SOC-426SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENCE

3

SOC-455SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY

3

SOC-499INTERNSHIP

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