The Sociology program offers students knowledge and resources to search systematically for answers to questions about society. Sociology students develop a sociological imagination, which is the ability to grasp the close relationship between personal experiences and the larger social world. Our majors study social and cultural forces that shape individual and group behavior using a variety of scientific methods such as surveys, interviews, observation, and content analysis. By studying and critically assessing sociological theories, sociology students also describe, interpret, and explain how the world works.

Core courses provide excellent training in sociological concepts, theories, and methods. Electives focus on topics like the environment, popular culture, families, inequalities, race and ethnicity, crime and deviance, anthropology, and global society. Sociology majors may also engage in community research, service-learning projects, internships, and travel through coursework. Students with a bachelor's degree in sociology are well prepared for graduate and professional studies and careers using their interpersonal skills and specialized knowledge in the areas of education, social services, human rights, health and wellness, justice, advocacy, and research.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
44 credits minimum

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
36 credits

• SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology Major
• Select one of the following courses:
  • ISANTH 110 Cultural Anthropology
  • ISANTH 111 Archeology and Physical Anthropology
• SOC 301 Sociological Research Methods
• SOC 303 Sociological Quantitative Analysis
• SOC 305 Sociological Theory
• Select one of the following:
  • SOC 425 Topics in Ethnic Relations
  • HGS 427/SOC 427 Sociological Topics in Genocide
  • SOC 450 Mind, Self, and Society
  • SOC 455 The Body and Sexuality in Society
  • SOC 460 Seminar in Popular Culture
  • SOC 461 White-Collar Crime
  • SOC 472 Sociology of Health and Medicine
  • SOC 475 Social Stratification
  • SOC 480 Political Sociology
  • SOC 490 Advanced Topics in Sociology

SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVES

• Twelve (12) credits in Sociology Elective courses must be taken. Four (4) credit hours of Anthropology courses can be used to satisfy this requirement.

ELECTIVES
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
120 credits