Sociology and Social Service B.A.

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Sociology is the scientific study of a group of people with a shared culture and social structure. Sociology majors learn how and why people behave the way they do, as well as the causes of problems within social systems. This scientific and non-judgmental approach prepares students to work productively with diverse populations in society.

Employment

Students majoring in Sociology are prepared to continue education in graduate school or for direct employment. Career opportunities include federal, state, and local government, as well as a wide range of national and local nonprofit organizations. Sociology students are also sought out to work in a range of business settings, particularly in positions that require a non-judgmental interaction with others.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Arts

General Education Requirements

Eight credit hours in a single foreign language is required for CBASE students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Major Requirements: 36 credit hours

SOCI 100 - Principles of Sociology 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 160 - Social Problems 3 Credit Hours
SOSC 430 - Data Analysis for Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 440 - Contemporary Social Theory 3 Credit Hours
SOSC 450 - Methods of Social Science Research 3 Credit Hours

Choose 3 credit hours from the following:

SOCI 494 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
CRMJ 494 - Internship 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 494 - Internship 0 - 3 variable Credit Hours
PSYC 491 - Research Experience 1 Credit Hours

Choose an Additional 18 credit hours:

Students must also take an additional 18 credit hours of SOCI, CRMJ or PSYC courses (or HSVA 210) which may include the following optional areas of concentration.