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2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Sociology B.A.


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The Sociology major provides students with an understanding of human society, social relationships, and group behavior. Students learn the field’s theoretical concepts, analytical skills, and research methods. Field experiences are an important feature of the major. Students majoring in sociology are also required to complete a 20-credit minor in another academic field. Additionally, the Sociology major requires two semesters of the same foreign language.

Students must obtain a C- or better in each course required for the major, minor and the concentration.

Completing this degree program students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge in their specific content areas.
  • Demonstrate the ability to articulate ideas both orally and in written form
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism. 
  • Demonstrate awareness of global issues/affairs

 

Core Curriculum:


In addition, all students must fulfill the college’s core curriculum  requirements and meet the 128 credit graduation requirement.  The First Year Experience (FYE) Seminar  is a requirement for all first-year students.

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Students must obtain a C- or better in each course required for the major, minor and the concentration.

Students majoring in sociology are also required to complete a 20-credit minor in another academic field.

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