BA in Sociology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Sociology prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program focuses on the forces that produce stability and changes in people's behavior, beliefs and attitudes and social organization. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in sociology.

Degree Requirements

• A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.

The following TECEP® exam, DANTES DSST exam or Guided Study course may be used as an elective in the psychology area of study.

SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse 3 credits

SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society* 3 credits

*SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society duplicates SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Required Courses (9 Credits)

SOC-101

Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

Select one of the following Social Theory courses:

SOC-387	Modern Sociological Foundations	3
SOC-417	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3

Select one of the following Research courses:

SOS-492	Research Methods in Social Sciences	3
STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3

B. Sociology Electives (21 Credits)

SOC-210	Marriage and the Family	3
SOC-242	Juvenile Delinquency	3
SOC-362	Sociology of Work	3
SOC-315	Social Gerontology	3
SOC-376	Women and Social Action	3
SOC-384	Gangs	3
SOC-322	Cultural Diversity in the United States	3

*This list is a guide. Other Sociology courses may be appropriate for this area of study. For other course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495

Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Sociology program will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical concepts and historical trends in sociology;
• apply the scientific method to examine sociological issues;
• describe the importance of values, ethical standards, and diversity in sociology;
• demonstrate knowledge of the individual in society in regard to such areas as culture, socialization, groups and organizations, and crime;
• discuss some of the underlying factors concerning such areas as: social stratification, global stratification, race and ethnicity, and gender; and
• compare the social dynamics of some of the major social institutions.