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Sociology Major
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Sociology
Sociology Major
What is Sociology?
What can I do with a BS in Sociology?

The major in Sociology is a traditionally established path to careers and professional preparation in the human services. It is frequently the undergraduate major of individuals entering governmental services and employment in the nonprofit sector. This major typically provides appropriate and adequate preparation for many graduate and professional programs including Law, Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, Social Work, Human Services Administration, Human Resources Management, Policy Analysis, Professional Counseling, Substance Abuse Prevention and Interventions and occasionally, Medicine.

The major provides very clear pathways to a variety of internship opportunities. Agencies typically aim their recruitment campaigns and participation opportunities by major departments with Sociology as a very prominent target. This major also provides familiar identification and networking environments for undergraduate students. These service, identity formation, and networking opportunities strengthen the college’s ability to provide high quality academic programs and well prepared students pursuing career opportunities in the areas of health care, education, social services, corrections, and law enforcement.

Sociology provides specific and unique approaches to understanding the urban environment and the various aspects of culture. It serves a major role in the college’s mission to understand, preserve and promote African-American culture. Students with majors in sociology will find research and growth opportunities in cultural analysis and cultural enrichment easily identifiable and readily accessible.

Course Requirements

SOCI 201  Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 205  Class and Society
SOCI 302  Social Psychology
SOCI 303  Development of Sociological Theory I
SOSC 310  Introduction to Basic Social Statistics
SOSC 407  Social Research Methods
SOSC 430  Social Science Applications
ANTH 207  Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 402  Family Studies
SOCI 403  Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOCI 406  Sociology of the City
SOCI 409  Sociology Internshipor
SOCI 410  Sociology Research Paper

Sociology electives-select from courses below (6 credits):

SOCI 301  Community Organization
SOCI 304  Sociological Theory II
SOCI 405  Criminology
SOCI 411  Sociological Seminar: Special Topics
SOSC 410  Advanced Statistical Analysis

Total 42 Hours

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