Sociology (BA)
The major in Sociology equips students with the ability to demonstrate respect and empathy for persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds; to apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods to describe and explain social patterns; and to propose solutions to social problems reflecting principles of equality and social justice. Simply put, a degree in sociology will provide you with skills that are increasingly necessary for living and leading in an interconnected global world.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Sociology Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology Core | ||
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-301 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC/CRJU-390 | Stats & Data Analysis in Social Science Sciences | 3 |
| SOC/CRJU-391 | Methods of Social Sciences | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Capstone in Sociology & Criminal Justice | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Macrosociology | ||
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Global Impacts of Immigration | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Sex and Gender | ||
| Medical Sociology | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Microsociology | ||
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Self and Society | ||
| The Social Determinants of Health: Local Perspectives | ||
| Death & Dying | ||
| Drugs & Society | ||
| Additional Credits | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
Any SOC | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Aging in America | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |