The course offerings in sociology are designed to give students a better understanding of human cultural organization. The perspective is broad, critical, multi-cultural, cross-cultural and historical. The discipline studies human interaction, the use of language and symbols, social exchange, behavior in groups, norms and values and institutions. Particular focus is granted to the institutions of the family, education, the economy, and the political system. Sociology graduates will be well trained in qualitative and quantitative research methods and sociological theory.

This training will be useful for students going on to graduate school and fields such as criminal justice, human service, teaching or research.

Sociology Major (36 credits)
Sociology core - 18 credits
Additional sociology electives - 18 credits
(6 credits of social work or anthropology are allowed, with permission of the department.)

Sociology Core (18 credits)
Soc 40.103 Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits
Soc 40.261 Sociology of the Political Economy - 3 credits
Soc 40.337 Methods of Behavioral Research - 3 credits
Soc 40.338 History and Theory of Sociology - 3 credits
Soc 40.339 Research Methods and Statistical Analysis - 3 credits
Soc 40.468 Seminar in Sociology - 3 credits

Sociology Minor (18 credits)
Soc 40.103 Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits
Soc 40.337 Methods of Behavioral Research - 3 credits
Additional sociology electives - 12 credits (9 of these hours must be 300 level or above)