Sociology, Public Sociology Emphasis, B.A. or B.S.

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Sociology

Sociology is the study of basic traits, values and beliefs and how the intersection of these concepts influence behavior of individuals, groups and society. The bachelor’s degree is designed to prepare students to confront the basic challenge of understanding ourselves and others more fully. Sociology students will develop a sociological perspective by actively questioning the way our society operates and why the social structure provides privilege for some while disadvantaging others. Through completion of a well-rounded liberal arts core, courses in comparative theory, historic and present-day policy, and applied research dealing with human subjects, sociology majors will be prepared to succeed in career paths or graduate schools which demand a flexible, resourceful, critically thinking individual.

Sociology majors must participate in a three credit internship with a community agency to practice strong communication skills, critical thinking and ethical problem solving. While engaged in this internship they will identify a topic related to the needs and/or goals of the agency to be investigated through scientific research through a combination of concurrent courses: SOC 391 , SOC 370 Fall, and SOC 470 (a capstone class) in their senior year. Students will meet the experiential component for the major by successfully completing SOC 391 . This undergraduate program offers two emphasis areas – preparing students to engage in Public Sociology or Research Development

Experiential Component (Complete the Following Course:)

SOC 391 - Directed Study in Sociology 1-3 Credit(s).

Liberal Arts Requirements

B.A. Program Specific Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

CSC 100 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit(s).
OR
CSC 125 - Concepts in Computer Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
Six credit hours of foreign language at the 200 level Credit Hour(s): 6

B.S. Program Specific Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

CSC 100 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit(s).
OR
CSC 125 - Concepts in Computer Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SOC 392 - Eco-Social Justice: Issues and Applications 3 Credit(s).

Common Required Courses (33 Credit Hours)

(Regardless of degree or emphasis)

HUM 300 - The Holocaust: Past, Present, and Future 3 Credit(s).
SOC 202 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s).
SOC 203 - Sociology of U.S. Cultural Diversity 3 Credit(s).
SOC 207 - Sociology of Sex and Gender Roles 3 Credit(s).
SOC 301 - Classical Social Theory 3 Credit(s).
SOC 310 - Social Class and Inequality 3 Credit(s).
SOC 340 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 Credit(s).
SOC 370 - Introduction to Field Based Case Study Research 3 Credit(s).
SOC 391 - Directed Study in Sociology 1-3 Credit(s).
SOC 401 - Survey of Modern Era Social Theory 3 Credit(s).
SOC 470 - Social Sciences Research 3 Credit(s).

Public Sociology Emphasis (15 Credit Hours)

From the following: Complete 15 credits by selecting at least 6 hours from SOC courses at the 300 level or above, and 9 hours from other disciplines:

CJU 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 310 - Victimology 3 Credit(s).
CJU 320 - Deviance and Social Control 3 Credit(s).
CJU 311 - Restorative Justice 3 Credit(s).
HUM 302 - African-American Studies: Forty Years and a Dream 3 Credit(s).
PSC 202 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s).
PSC 203 - International Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 306 - Politics and Human Rights 3 Credit(s).
PSC 332 - The Socio-Politics of Gender, Class, Ethnicity and Sexuality 3 Credit(s).
SOC 205 - Marriage and the Family 3 Credit(s).
SOC 303 - Cultural Diversity Applications in Schools and Society 3 Credit(s).
SOC 330 - Organizations and Behavior 3 Credit(s).
SOC 333 - Population Dynamics 3 Credit(s).
SOC 450 - Changing Roles in the Life Course 3 Credit(s).
SSC 301 - Social Entrepreneurial Leadership 3 Credit(s).
SWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credit(s).
SWK 355 - Child Welfare Systems and Services 3 Credit(s).