Sociology
Chairperson
Margot Kempers
Coordinator
Jason Nwankwo
Professors
Augustine Aryee
Margot Kempers
Jason Nwankwo
Associate Professors
Patricia Hayes
Objectives for the Program in Sociology
The Sociology major was designed to provide students with refined approaches and methods of research and a broad understanding of the world.
The curriculum has been developed to provide the theoretical background and research skills essential for work concerned with human behavior. Graduates of the program are prepared for immediate entry into a wide variety of occupations in business, education, industry, social service, and public service settings. In addition, many graduates continue formal study by enrolling in advanced degree programs in sociology and related fields.
Requirements for the Major in Sociology
The major requires 36 semester hours of course work in Sociology. This total includes 12 semester hours of core courses and 24 semester hours of electives. Majors are encouraged to take advantage of relevant courses from the other three majors in the Behavioral Sciences Department.
Core Required Courses
SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology
(prerequisite for all other Sociology courses)
SOC 2250 Cultural Anthropology
SOC 3130 Basic Skills of Social Research
SOC 3160 Social Theory
Speech Requirement
Choose one course
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH 1600 Public Speaking
PSY 2160 Psychology of Speech and Communication
State and Federal Constitution Proficiency Requirement
Can be fulfilled by completing one of the following courses:
POLS 1000 United States Government
POLS 1500 State and Urban Government
POLS 2270 Introduction to the Legal Process
POLS 3600 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the United States
HIST 1400 United States History I
HIST 1500 United States History II
Requirements for the Minor In Sociology
The minor in sociology consists of 18 semester hours in Sociology. There is a core of 9 semester hours including:
SOC 1100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 3130 Basic Skills in Social Research
SOC 3160 Social Theory
The remaining 9 semester hours may be selected according to student needs and interests from Sociology electives.
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