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Q. I think I want to major in Sociology, what courses should I take?
A. Sociology majors should take SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology: A Global Perspective in their first term. This course counts toward the major but can also be use as a liberal arts requirement if you decide Sociology is not for you.
Other than SOC 1104, take any of your liberal arts courses.
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Q. Which courses can I take to help me decide if I want to major in Sociology?
A. SOC 1104 is the gateway course to the major. It provides an overview of the discipline and is a perfect course to help you decide.
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Q. Which courses can I take in the department if I have chosen another major?
A. SOC 1104 is the gateway course to the major. It provides an overview of the discipline and is a perfect course to help you decide.
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Q. What kinds of jobs do graduates who majored in Sociology have?
A. Sociology majors have gone on to a wide variety of jobs from scuba instructor to financial broker. Many of our majors have careers in business, teaching and school administration, social service, criminal justice, and government.
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Q. What are the volunteer or service learning opportunities in this department?
A. We provide internship opportunities based on student interest. Some current opportunities include:
- Fields of Wings: a mentoring program for middle school girls
- Department of Juvenile Services, state and local police agencies, State’s Attorney’s office and the Health Department
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Q. Does this department sponsor any special programs or internships?
A. We provide a concentration in Criminal Justice Studies that allows students to focus on this area of study.
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Q. Can I major in Sociology and still study abroad?
A. Since Sociology is a flexible major with very few sequenced courses, it is very possible and strongly encouraged to study abroad. We even offer a dual major with foreign language.
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Q. How could I decide if I might like Sociology?
A. If you are a people watcher and a critical thinker, Sociology is the major for you. You will, of course, study human behavior and culture while honing your analytical skills.
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Q. Do I need any special computer equipment for courses in this department?
A. It would be a good idea to have a good word processing program such as Microsoft Word to write papers and assignments. You should also be able to access e-mail, as messages from class and your instructors may be communicated this way. Neither of these programs are required, however, they would certainly make your ability to communicate in written form much more expeditious.
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Q. What are the major requirements?
A. Basic Major (44 HRS.)
Required:
* SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology: A Global Perspective
* SOC 3319 The Development of Sociological Theory
* SOC 3358 Research Methods in Sociology
* SOC 4493 Critical Inquiry in Sociology (Capstone)
Two courses from the area Society and the Individual:
* SOC 2201 Society and the Individual
* SOC 2202 The Family
* SOC 2205 Criminology
* SOC 2210 Work and Occupations
* SOC 2214 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
* SOC 2225 Aging: The Individual and Society
* SOC 3308 Adulthood and Aging.
Two courses from the area Social Organization:
* SOC 2206 Practical Applications in Law Enforcement
* SOC 3303 Urban Sociology
* SOC 3315 Sociology of the Criminal Justice System
* SOC 3325 Managing Systems in a Macro Environment
* SOC 3348 Legal Forensics
* SOC 3360 Sociology of Education
* SOC 3430 Medical Sociology
Two courses from the area Social Inequality:
* SOC 2212 Wealth, Power, and Prestige in American Society
* SOC 2222 Global Social Change
* SOC 2427 Gender and Society
* SOC 3328 Social Inequality and Justice
* SOC 3355 Aging and Gender
* SOC 3429 Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.
Plus ONE additional course from any of the three areas above.
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Q. How can I major in Sociology and complete a minor in education?
A. Since Sociology is a flexible major with very few sequenced courses, it is very possible.
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Q. What are the minor requirements in Sociology?
A. Minor (20 HRS.)
Required Courses:
* SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology: A Global Perspective
Four additional courses with at least one from each of the following areas:
Society and the Individual;
* SOC 2201 Society and the Individual
* SOC 2202 The Family
* SOC 2205 Criminology
* SOC 2214 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
* SOC 2225 Aging: The Individual and Society
* SOC 3308 Adulthood and Aging
* SOC 4410 Work and Occupations
Social Organization;
* SOC 3303 Urban Sociology
* SOC 3306 National Security in a Changing World
* SOC 3315 Sociology of the Criminal Justice System
* SOC 3325 Managing Systems in a Macro Environment
* SOC 3348 Legal Forensics
* SOC 3360 Sociology of Education
* SOC 3430 Medical Sociology
Social Inequality;
* SOC 2212 Wealth, Power, & Prestige in American Society
* SOC 2222 Global Social Change
* SOC 2427 Gender and Society
* SOC 3328 Social Inequality and Justice
* SOC 3355 Aging and Gender
* SOC 3429 Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.
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