Concentration - Sociology

Sociology

Sociology is the study of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology and communications, health-seeking behavior, and social movements. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Concentration Requirements:

                                                                                          

Requirements	Credits
Methodology of Social Research	3 credits
Statistics and/or Probability Theory	3 credits
Sociological Theory	3 upper level credits
Choose three: Social Stratification, Organizations,   Social Psychology, Urban/Rural   Sociology, Family, Ethnic Relations,   Social Change	9 upper level credits
Sociology Electives for a cohesive program of study	15 credits
Capstone	3 credits
TOTAL	36

 

Notes: Only grades of C or higher may be included in the concentration.

An introductory sociology course is a pre-requisite for this concentration. Courses in social work are not acceptable.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Sociology will be able to:

1. use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including statistical reasoning, research design, and evaluation of data;
2. identify key concepts of classical and contemporary sociological theory;
3. evaluate societal institutions and social processes, e.g., stratification, racial and ethnic groups, gender, family, urban, work, health care, and education;
4. relate sociological research to social policy formation;
5. explain the relationship between personal experience and societal change within an historical/global context; and
6. synthesize their learning of the concentration through a research paper, project, portfolio, or practicum.