Sociology Program Curriculum

Course work in this department is designed to provide scientific training for understanding the organization and patterns of change of contemporary society, plus the influence of social processes and culture on both individuals and groups.

Sociology courses have several objectives which include:

1. Provide a general sociology major for the student seeking a general liberal arts education.
2. Provide undergraduate preparation for students pursuing careers in such fields as law, criminal justice, social gerontology, medical sociology, human resource management, and social planning.
3. Provide preparation for graduate study in Sociology.
4. Provide minors for students majoring in another field of study.

Requirements for the Major

A minimum of 31 credits in Sociology is required for the major including:

• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 210 Introduction to Social Research
• SOC 211 Quantitative Methods for Sociologists
• SOC 212 Quantitative Methods Lab
• SOC 501 Social Theory
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• In addition, majors must select two of the following courses: SOC 301 Social Organization SOC 302 Social Psychology, SOC 303 Social Inequalities

All courses taken for major credit must be passed with a grade of "C-" or higher.

Minor in Sociology

Sociology as a discipline provides an excellent supplement to a number of other fields of study. As a result, sociology can serve as a supporting minor for many other fields of study. Some of the more popular majors that often accompany a minor in sociology include: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Psychology, and Geography.

A minimum of 15 credits in Sociology is required for the minor including:

• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology and 12 additional credits, of which at least six (6) must be in courses at the 300 level or above.
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• All courses taken for minor credit must be passed with a grade of "C-" or higher.

Double-Major

Sociology major requirements are the same whether sociology is the sole major or part of a double major.  Common double majors are Sociology and Communication and Sociology and Psychology.