Sociology - BA - The College

The sociology major promotes the systematic study of collective human behavior. Students are required to explore social processes within and among varied groups and societies; to analyze the beliefs and actions of individuals within the context of social norms, values, conventions, structures, institutions, and patterns of behavior; to develop a greater awareness of culture, race, and ethnicity and the sources of social conflict and misunderstanding; to explore methods for promoting group interaction and cooperation; to assess, evaluate, and explain social behavior, programs, and processes; to gather and interpret data in valid, reliable, and generalizable ways; and to think critically about social issues and develop ways to solve complex problems in a global community. Graduates are prepared for advanced study or careers in social research, consulting, teaching, law enforcement, community organization, urban planning, organizational development, and administration of social service agencies.

Degree Requirements

Required Major Courses

SOC 10453INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOC 26052TOPICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOC 26053CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
SOC 30153INDIGENOUS PEOPLE/CNTMP WORLD
SOC 30653ETHNIC RELTNS & MULTICLTRL
SOC 30753HUMAN SEXUALITY
SOC 32253RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
SOC 40854FIELD RESEARCH

Required Supporting Courses

ECO 20163MACROECONOMICS
MAT 20044INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
OR
MAT 32044INFERENTIAL STATISTICS
PSY 32153SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SPA 10124ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

Required Concentration

Students must select one concentration from the following:

Anthropology

Social Justice

Social Change

Concentrations Available:

Anthropology

Social Change

Social Justice