Programs

Chairperson: Matt Bahr
Professors: B. Coughlin, S.J., J. Rinehart, E. Vacha, G. Weatherby
Associate Professors: M. Bahr, V. Gumbhir, W. Hayes, M. Marin, A. Miranne
Assistant Professors: A. Bertotti Metoyer, N. Willms
Senior Lecturer: A. Fallenstein

The Department of Sociology offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. The study of sociology helps the student to develop an awareness of the connections between our individual experiences and the groups to which we belong. Learning the theories and methodologies of sociology provides students with an excellent foundation for a variety of careers, including law, government service, teaching, and business. The requirements for a major in sociology have been designed to facilitate the acquisition of skills in social scientific theorizing and research design. The student may use the credits available in electives to pursue an interest in a specific content area of the discipline such as social inequality, social psychology, social institutions, or deviance.

Students have the opportunity to graduate with honors in the major if they have fulfilled all requirements, achieved a grade point average of at least 3.7 in their sociology courses, and written and defended a senior thesis (SOCI 498). In their fourth year, all Sociology majors must complete SOCI 499 (Sociological Analysis).

Students who are planning to obtain certification in elementary or secondary education while majoring in sociology must consul with advisors in the department and in the School of Education in order to insure that both sets of requirements may be met. These students are advised to choose a minor which will broaden and strengthen their knowledge of social science.

B.A. Major in Sociology: 34 Credits

Lower Division

Upper Division

Minor in Sociology: 18 Credits

Lower Division

Upper Division