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. Experiential learning opportunities, including internships, and an accelerated 3-year bachelor’s program are also available. In order to complete the 3-year accelerated BS in sociology degree, students are required to take 18 credit hours per semester with additional courses taken during the summer semesters.   

Bachelor of Science (120 credits)

Major Requirements

Core Courses (15 credits)

SOC-201	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
SOC-370	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC-409	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	3
SOC-410	THEORIES OF DEVIANCE	3
-	Or
SOC-423	SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY	3
SOC-487	SEMINAR	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-306	SOCIOLOGY OF ART	3
SOC-320	SOCIOLOGY OF LAW	3
SOC-349	SOCIOLOGY 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-317	SOCIOLOGY OF WORK	3
SOC-356	SCHOOLS 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-246	MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY	3
SOC-332	DRUGS AND SOCIETY	3
SOC-404	ETHICAL 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-307	RACE AND ETHNICITY	3
SOC-352	SOCIOLOGY OF IMMIGRATION	3
SOC-372	SOCIAL STRATIFICATION	3
SOC-405	SOCIOLOGY 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-200	SOCIETY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE JUSTICE	3
SOC-202	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY	3
SOC-204	SOCIAL PROBLEMS	3
SOC-300	SPECIAL TOPICS	3
SOC-359	INDEPENDENT STUDY	3
SOC-410	THEORIES OF DEVIANCE	3
SOC-423	SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY	3
SOC-426	SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENCE	3
SOC-455	SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY	3
SOC-499	INTERNSHIP	3 to 6