Sociology (BS)

Sociology

The goal of Sociology is to provide an understanding of the scientific study of human behavior in groups and social settings. Sociology is concerned with the growth of the individual within the wider context of society. In the study of sociology, the student is encouraged to develop a theoretical framework and techniques of investigation useful for analysis and insight into group behavior.

The student interested in a Bachelor of Arts degree may major in sociology with a minor in another discipline. Note required grade average in Department of Social Work and Sociology.

Core Requirements:

The degree of Bachelor of Science, with a major in sociology, requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the sociology program listed below; and (3) a program of electives or a minor as worked out with the student’s adviser.

Television Courses

The Department of Sociology, in general, will not grant credit hours for the major or minor by educational television programming. Exceptions may be made with departmental consent.

Sociology Major Requirements

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
SOC 399 Quantitative Research Methods (3)
SOC 406 Sociological Theory (3)
SOC 430 Senior Seminar (3)
or
SOC 450 Sociology Internship (3-12)

Twenty-one (21) credit hours of Sociology electives. Up to six (6) credit hours of courses designated CRIM and not cross-listed with SOC may count toward this requirement.

SOC 207 Social Inequality and the Media (3)
SOC 210 Deviant Behavior (3)
SOC 221 Sociology of Gender (3)
SOC 229 Sociology of Law (3)
SOC 301 Sociology of Families (3)
SOC 303 Criminology (3)
SOC 307 Social Psychology (3)
SOC 320 Special Topics in Sociology (1-3)
SOC 321 Popular Culture and Social Movement (3)
SOC 329 Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 450 Sociology Internship (3-12)