2007-2009 University Catalog
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Sociology |
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The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in sociology should be selected by students planning careers immediately following completion of the degree in which the sociological knowledge and skills acquired can be put to immediate, "practical" application. It is the option for those who plan careers in law enforcement and corrections, social service, government service, administration, and similar occupations but do not want to be required to do graduate study to advance in them. Generally speaking, this is the sociology option for students who have a "working with people" orientation in career choices.
It is important to note that whereas the B.S. option is not organized with a view toward attending graduate school, selection of it would not preclude that option later in one's career should that become an option or necessity after completing the baccalaureate program. Career changes are not only possible, they are likely in the field of human services, so a sociology major need not lock one into a particular occupational choice as new opportunities arise.
The requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in sociology are:
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Hours |
I. Required courses |
20 |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SOSCI 387 Social Research Design |
4 |
| SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis |
4 |
| SOC 570 History of Sociological Thought |
3 |
| SOC 675 Contemporary Sociological Theory |
3 |
| SOC 681 Practicum in Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 691 Senior Seminar in Sociology |
3 |
II. Complete one 3-hour course from each of the following groups for a total of 12 hours: |
12 |
A. Crime/Deviance |
|
| SOC 527 Correctional Systems |
3 |
| SOC 547 Criminology |
3 |
| SOC 548 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| SOC 549 Social Deviance |
3 |
B. Social Institutions |
|
| SOC 410 Sociology of Sport |
3 |
| SOC 534 Political Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 536 The Family and Society |
3 |
| SOC 584 Medical Sociology |
3 |
C. Social Organization |
|
| SOC 360 Community Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 370 Urban Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 440 Personality and Social Structure |
3 |
| SOC 537 Sociology of Work and Occupations |
3 |
D. Social Inequality |
|
| SOC 443 Race and Ethnic Relations |
3 |
| SOC 512 Social Stratification |
3 |
| SOC 569 Society and Sexuality |
3 |
| SOC 663 Women, Men and Society |
3 |
| SOC 676 Global Sociology |
3 |
III. Complete 6 hours of electives in sociology |
6 |
IV. TOTAL |
38 |
Sociology (Criminology Emphasis)
In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Criminology must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group A (Crime and Deviance).
Sociology (Diversity Studies Emphasis)
In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Diversity Studies must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group D (Social Inequality).
The Bachelor of Science degree requires a practicum experience of 150 hours in which the student will be required to apply what has been learned in the classroom in a setting appropriate to the area of special interest (i.e., law enforcement and corrections, aging, youth work, etc.) that is selected by the student as a career emphasis.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for persons planning a career in the more traditional academic setting. The sociology programs reflect recommendations adopted by the American Sociological Association.
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