2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Sociology [SOC]


This major in the Sociology/Anthropology Department  provides students with a broad degree of flexibility in choosing a career after graduation, the opportunity to explore careers in the human services, public administration and management, and a general background for graduate work in the social sciences, public policy, law and social work. In a rapidly changing world, students who major in sociology obtain a solid liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Define and apply the basic sociological concepts.
  2. Explain the role of social structure, culture, and social processes in the causation and amelioration of social problems.
  3. Evaluate the major sociological theories and theorists.
  4. Design sociological research projects.
  5. Describe and analyze different kinds of datasets, including surveys, longitudinal data, and single measures.
  6. Evaluate and argue their ideas and the ideas of others clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 39


Sociology Electives: 24 credit hours


Choose 24 credit hours as outlined below:

  • 6 credit hours from SOC 200-499
  • 12 credit hours from SOC 300-499
  • 6 credit hours from SOC 400-499

Students may replace up to 3 credits of SOC elective coursework with 3 credits of ANT coursework. Students may replace up to 9 credits of SOC elective coursework with 9 credits of CRM coursework.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


Example of the B.A. in Sociology over four years


General Education ; World Language Requirement 

Total credit hours for semester: 17


First Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 14