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Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social life. The discipline studies the social causes and consequences of human behavior. In more practical language, sociology concerns itself with the institutional patterns of social life and social problems. By being aware of the social environment in which humans interact with each other, the study of sociology will develop an awareness of how social forces influence behavior and how humans, through their collective action, respond to social problems and social change.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology is a good choice if you are interested in working with people in counseling, social or public service, personnel, managerial, or administrative positions. Careers in sociology, law, counseling, and ministry are possible with graduate training. Our education degree leads to certification to teach in secondary schools. Most of our students participate in our intern program where you may choose from existing positions or create one specific to your interests.
Features
Majors have the opportunity to fashion their individual programs around special interests which build on a core curriculum. For example, concentrations in gerontology, culture and social change, human relations, family and marriage, social problems, and social institutions and organizations are possible.
Minors are offered in anthropology and sociology. For details about the requirements of these programs, contact the sociology and anthropology department.
Anthropology students will emphasize the holistic study of humankind
from a cross-cultural perspective. An appreciation of human diversity leads
to a greater awareness of the common concerns and interests of people in
many different societies. Courses in anthropology provide an exposure to
the major areas of cultural anthropology, human paleontology, and archaeology.
Career Opportunities
Because sociology is the scientific study of social relationships, it is ideal preparation for many professions an careers: law, business, education at all levels, government and all its related fields, personnel work, family and marriage counseling—any career in which human interaction is important. The gerontology special interest area provides an understanding of the elderly and their problems for those who wish to work in the rapidly growing field which supplies services to this population.
The anthropology minor combines well with almost any major. Students have found it to be valuable in preparation for careers in international business, counseling, government, and research. Cross-cultural interaction is increasingly common, both within our diverse American population and with people abroad. Anthropology is a field designed to make such human interaction easier and more successful.
Required (21 crs.)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology:
Society and Diversity 3 crs.
SOC220 Social Stratification 3 crs.
SOC241 Contemporary Social Problems
SOC385 Introduction to Social Research 3 crs.
SOC386 Data Collection and Analysis 3 crs.
SOC415 Senior Seminar 3 crs.
SOC450 Classical Social Theory 3 crs.
Sociology Electives (15 crs.)
This may include an internship in sociology, which is highly recommended.
Allied Fields
Arts and sciences students concentrating in sociology must take
the following courses in allied fields. All of these may be taken as general
education.
ANT111 Cultural Anthropology 3 crs.
MAT170 Elementary Statistics for Social Sciences 4 crs.
Economics elective 3 crs.
Sequence in Government 6 crs.
Geography elective 3 crs.
Philosophy elective 3 crs.
PSY101 General Psychology 3 crs.
Note: All students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree are required
to attain intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language. Intermediate
proficiency may be satisfied by the completion of six credits of intermediate
level course work in a foreign language, or four years of a foreign language
in high school, or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination.
Free Electives
To be taken in appropriate fields with advisement. Free electives may be utilized to pursue various special interest areas in sociology (see below) or to develop the equivalent of a minor or a second concentration. Language or research tools may be alternative recommendations. Internships in sociology are highly recommended and may be taken for a total of 9 crs. of which 6 crs. can be applied to the major.
Sociology courses may be grouped into special interest areas to give students more depth in a particular subfield of sociology. Courses taken as part of the general education and allied fields requirements may also reinforce particular interest groupings within sociology. Possible special interest areas and examples of supporting courses follow:
Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Comparative Cultures
Introduction to Archaeology
Anthropology for International Studies
Comparative Gender Roles
Archeology of North America
Medical Anthropology
North American Indians
Peoples and Cultures of Europe
Comparative Marriage and Family
Culture and Social Change
Sociology of the Arts
Sociology of Mass Communications
Women’s Roles and Status
Social Movements and Social Change
Family and Marriage
Family and Society
Population Problems
Sociological Patterns of Courtship and Marriage
Sociology of Death
Social Problems
Contemporary Social Problems
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
Population Problems
Gerontology
Introduction to Social Gerontology
Social Dynamics of Aging
Methods and Social Research in Aging
Sociology of Death
Medical Sociology
Human Relations
Minority Groups
Race Relations
Women’s Roles and Status
Social Institutions/Organizations
Family and Society
Elites in Society
Social Stratification
Students should refer to the sociology course listings in the catalog for other courses which may apply to their special interest areas.
Educational Goals
Students who successfully complete the sociology/social studies
program will be certified to teach comprehensive social studies above the
elementary level. The major emphasis will be upon sociology for those who
wish to concentrate in this discipline. However, because of the diversity
of the program, students will also be prepared to teach in the disciplines
of economics, geography, political science, psychology, and history.
Features
In addition to the professional education courses, students will
have a basic exposure to the variety of social studies disciplines most
often found in the public schools. Students will have courses in economics,
geography, political science, psychology, and history. Further emphasis
will be in various areas of sociology.
Career Opportunities
This program is specifically designed for those who wish to teach in middle schools, junior high, or high school. Social studies is mandated at each of these levels.
Because of the requirements of taking both professional education
and social science courses, students will take some of the required discipline and professional courses
listed below as part of their general education program. Close consultation
with an advisor will determine which of the required skills and competencies,
categories of knowledge, and elective courses in general education also
meet the various social studies and professional requirements.
Sociology (24 crs.)
Required Sociology Courses (15 crs.)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity
SOC241 Contemporary Social Problems
SOC243 Minority Groups
SOC410 Family and Society
SOC450 Classical Social Theory
Elective Courses in Sociology (9 crs.)
Students concentrating in sociology will select with advisement a minimum of three elective courses in sociology. Electives should be chosen in areas of specialization which either may serve a future teaching purpose or may establish a basis for future graduate study.
Required Courses in Allied Social Studies (39 crs.)
Economics (6 crs.)
ECN101 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECN102 Principles of Microeconomics
Economics Elective
Geography (6 crs.)
ESS111 Introduction to the Atmosphere
or
ESS110 Introduction to Geology
GEO101 World Geography
or
GEO103 Geography of U.S. and Canada
Geography Elective
Political Science (6 crs.)
PLS104 American Government: Constitutional and Political Foundations
PLS105 American Government: Institutions and Public Policies
Government Elective
History (12 crs.)
HIS105 World History I
HIS106 World History II
HIS202 Recent History of the United States
History Elective
Psychology (6 crs.)
PSY101 General Psychology
Psychology elective
Anthropology (3 crs.)
ANT111 Cultural Anthropology
Required Professional Education Courses (31 crs.)
TCH205 The American School 3 crs.
TCH310 Educational Psychology 3 crs.
EDU310 Teaching Social Studies I 3 crs.
EDU311 Teaching Social Studies II 4 crs.
EDU495 Student Teaching 15 crs.
EEC411 Introduction to Exceptionality 3 crs.
Required Field Experience (See advisor)
Anthropology Minor – 18 crs.
Core Courses (9 crs.)
ANT111 Cultural Anthropology
ANT121 Physical Anthropology
ANT150 Introduction to Archaeology
Elective Courses (9 crs.)
ANT211 Comparative Cultures
ANT220 Anthropology for International Studies
ANT312 Comparative Marriage and Family
ANT320 Comparative Gender Roles
ANT330 Archaeology of North America
ANT341 North American Indians
ANT350 Medical Anthropology
ANT351 Peoples and Cultures of Europe
ANT393 Selected Topics in Anthropology
Electives (12 crs.)
Courses selected by advisement.
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