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 Credit Hour(s): 1-3

Liberal Arts Requirements

(Regardless of Degree or Emphasis)

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

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

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

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

Common Required Courses (33 Credit Hours)

(Regardless of degree or emphasis)

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

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