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Division
of Humanities , Social, and Behavioral Sciences
Timothy
G. Elston, Department Chair
Sociology
Faculty:
Professors:
Kathlyn Fritz and Vinetta Witt
Sociology
is the scientific study of human society, social forces, and
social interaction. The curriculum and major requirements
are designed so that students will:
- acquire
an understanding of the field of sociology, including the
sociological perspective, sociological concepts and theories,
sociological research methods;
- become
informed citizens, with a critical understanding of social
institutions, social and economic power and inequality,
major social issues, the world around them;
- develop
critical and analytical skills and skills for effective
communication;
- acquire
the basic preparation for careers in research, teaching,
community service, social services, criminal justice, management,
government, the law, and the ministry.
The
Sociology major prepares students for graduate work in sociology,
social work, criminal justice or for graduate degrees in law
or theology.
Sociology
Major (B.A. degree) Requirements (36 hours)
Majors
in Sociology are required to complete 33 hours in sociology
plus Social Sciences 230 for a total of 36 hours as follows:
- 12
hours: Sociology 101, 208, 301, 302;
- 6
hours: Two other Sociology courses at the 300-400 level;
- 15
hours: Five other courses in Sociology;
- 3
hours: Social Sciences 230.
Sociology
Minor Requirements (18 hours)
The
Sociology minor requires 18 hours in Sociology: SOC 101, 208,
and four Sociology electives.
Criminal
Justice Minor Requirements (18 hours)
The
Criminal Justice minor requires 18 hours of course work including:
- 9
hours: Sociology 101; Sociology 246; Sociology 347;
- 3
hours: Sociology 495 or Sociology 496 (internship in a criminal
justice agency);
- 3
hours: Political Science 343.
For
Sociology majors the other three hours must be in POS 121,
122, 228; PSY 236 or 330, FSC 211.
For
non-Sociology majors the other three hours must be in SOC
208, 308; POS 121, 122, 228; PSY 236 or 330; FSC 211.
A
student may receive a minor in Criminal Justice or a minor
in Sociology, but not both.
Social
Work Minor Requirements (21 hours)
The
Social Work Minor requires 21 hours of course work:
SWK
101. Introduction to Social Work ................................
3 hours
PSY
120. General Psychology .............................................
3 hours
SOC
101. Introduction to Sociology .....................................
3 hours
SWK
200. Human Behavior in the Social Environment
......... 3 hours
SOC
308. Racial and Ethnic Groups ......................................
3 hours
SWK
495. Social Work Internship ..........................................
3 hours
ONE
3-hour elective from the following: ........................................
3 hours
SOC
208. Social Stratification
SOC
217. Family and Society
SOC
408. Sociology of Poverty and the Welfare State
SOC
328. Sociology of Aging
POS
122. State and Local Government
PSY
230. Developmental Psychology
PSY
232. Personality
PSY
330. Theories of Counseling
Total:
21 hours required. 6 hours meet CORE requirements.
A
research course (Soc. 302, PSY 402) is strongly recommended.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
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