Sociology - BA

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 (3)

SOC 11753SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND AMERICAN VALUES (3)

SOC 26052TOPICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (3)

SOC 26053CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

SOC 30153INDIGENOUS PEOPLE/CONTEMPORARY WORLD (3)

SOC 30653ETHNIC RELATIONS & MULTICULTURALISM (3)

SOC 32253RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS (3)

SOC 40753SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE (3)

OR

PSY 32153SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)

SOC 40854FIELD RESEARCH (4)

SOC 49053SOCIOLOGY: COMPREHENSIVE (3)

Required Supporting Courses

ECO 20163MACROECONOMICS (3)

MAT 20044INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (4)

SPA 10124ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (4)