Immerse yourself in the study of people, culture and society
Learn about the key social factors that influence groups and organizations and develop skills in research and data analysis.
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Students who choose the major concentration in Sociology must complete:*
and
five major elective courses in Sociology numbered 200 and above selected under advisement.
There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of Sociology.
*SOCL 101 is a prerequisite for the major courses in Sociology and fulfills part of the General Education requirement.
Students may also participate in the CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Standardized 350-Hour Education and Training Program.
If you’re interested in the study of people, culture, and society, a career in sociology might be right for you. In this fascinating program, you’ll study:
In addition to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the key social factors that affect groups and organizations, students will gain an understanding of basic research methods and develop critical reasoning skills.
This major will prepare you for jobs in the public and private sectors, including law enforcement, social services, business, urban centers, government and health centers. For those interested in the clinical sociology specialization, professional roles include: mediator, counselor, group facilitator, mitigation expert, and organization consultant. An undergraduate degree in sociology also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of fields such areas as urban planning, crime and delinquency, minorities and ethnic studies, family counseling, anthropology, alcohol and substance abuse, social psychology, social work, medical sociology, women's studies, demography and gerontology.
By the end of this program, students should be able to: