Bachelor of Art of Sociology
About This Program
The Bachelor of Art of Sociology has three principle objectives: to foster the ability to analyze human relationships from a sociological perspective, to develop the theoretical, methodological, and statistical skills necessary for asking and answering sociological questions, and to enhance individuals' awareness of the relationship between events in their own lives and the structure of the society in which they live. The program is designed to prepare students both to pursue graduate work in sociology and to seek a career in a variety of private and public settings where knowledge of human relationships and/or social research skills is particularly useful. Students seeking certification to teach in the public schools can use sociology as a teaching area.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students be able to use sociological theories and concepts to analyze social institutions and cultural practices across diverse contexts.
- Upon completion, students be able to critically assess the impact of social structures and power dynamics on individual and groups experiences.
- Upon completion, students be able to apply quantitative or qualitative research methods to investigate social phenomena and effectively communicate research findings.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| College of Liberal Arts Core | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or SOCI 1200 | PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| Select 1441 and 1442 in the same modern or classical language | 8 | |
| Sociology Specialization | ||
| SOCI 1311 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCI 3352 | APPLIED STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| or SOCI 4306 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | |
| SOCI 3362 | SOCIAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| SOCI 3372 | SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY | 3 |
| or SOCI 3373 | SOCIAL THEORY THROUGH POPULAR CULTURE | |
| Sociology Electives | ||
| Select 24 hours of SOCI courses with at least 12 hours at the 3000/4000 level | 24 | |
For a concentration in Human Capital & Work select 4 from the following: 1 | ||
| INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY | ||
| SMALL GROUPS | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
| SOCIAL INEQUALITY | ||
| WORK, OCCUPATIONS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT | ||
| WOMEN, WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
| INFLUENCERS, CREATORS, AND UBER DRIVERS | ||
| For a concentration in Social Services & Diverse Populations select 4 from the following: 1 | ||
| INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY | ||
| SMALL GROUPS | ||
| DEVIANCE: SOCIAL AND PERSONAL | ||
| RACE, LATINOS, AND THE AMERICAN NARRATIVE | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION | ||
| RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US | ||
| CONTEMPORARY BLACK EXPERIENCE | ||
| RACE, SPORT AND MEDIA | ||
| RELIGION IN MODERN AMERICA | ||
| QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | ||
| RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION | ||
| For a concentraion in Non-Profit & Community Organization select 4 from the following: 1 | ||
| SMALL GROUPS | ||
| SOCIAL MOVEMENTS | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION | ||
| RELIGION IN MODERN AMERICA | ||
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY | ||
| RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION | ||
| For a concentration in Health, Science & Technology select 4 from the following: 1 | ||
| LATINO HEALTH ISSUES | ||
| INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT | ||
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY | ||
| SOCIAL ASPECTS OF RISK | ||
| SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY | ||
| MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY | ||
| Select one course in Anthropology | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select courses sufficient to bring total hours to 120 with at least 36 hours at the 3000/4000 level | 30 | |
| Total | 120 | |