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Sociology—B.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07474

HEGIS Code: 2208.00 {Sociology}

Molloy Program of Study Code: SOCBA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of social institutions and the importance of the socio-cultural aspects of human life.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of: the dynamics of social change, the social forces prevailing in society and the diversity of human life.
  • Think and write critically and analytically about social and cultural issues.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Sociology and a preparedness for graduate study.
  • Be prepared for entrance into the occupational structure.
  • Conduct and critique social research, and thus, be prepared for entry level research positions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology for accessing scholarly information, and for research-related activities.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: History, Political Science or Psychology

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: MAT 1150A, SOC 1010/2900H.

Major Requirements (40 Credits)

SOC 3000Basics of Social and Behavioral Research Methods

3
SOC 3010Social Theory I-Foundations

3
SOC 3020Social Theory II-Contemporary

3
SOC 3310Race and Ethnic Relations

3
SOC 3500Social Roles of Women and Men

3
SOC 3950Introduction to Computing with SPSS

1
SOC 4000Advanced Research Methods in Sociology

3
SOC 4600Internship

3
SOC 4900Sociology Seminar

3

Complete either (3 Credits)

SOC 1010Introductory Sociology

3
SOC 2900H(Honors) Sociological Imagination

3

Honors Program students take SOC 2900H.

Complete 12 additional credits in Sociology

Related Requirement (3 Credits)

MAT 1150AElementary Statistics

3

Electives (47 Credits)

13 Elective credits must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree. FST 1000 counts as a LAS required Elective.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Recommended electives

12 credits in related Social Sciences.

Total Credit Hours: 128