B.A. in Sociology Major/B.S. in Sociology Major

The Sociology program’s mission is to prepare students for life in diverse, global societies by introducing them to applied and conceptual tools that enhance critical understandings of the social world. With a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the Sociology program supports the university’s academic mission (and general education requirements), fosters an understanding of sociological theories, principles, and methodologies, integrates service- and experiential-learning with other pedagogies, and prepares students for advanced education in addition to careers in teaching, social work, and a variety of administrative and research occupations. The Department of Sociology provides a curriculum that educates students about the history of past peoples and the role of social organization on human interaction. Its faculty equip students with analytical and communication skills that enable them to investigate past and present human cultures and societies and to communicate their findings logically, scientifically and effectively. The Department offers major and minor programs for the disciplines of History, Sociology, and Anthropology, and interdisciplinary minors in Ethnic Studies, Sustainability Studies, and Women and Gender Studies; it also supports History Teaching and Social Science Composite Degrees for secondary teaching certification. Mission: The Sociology program’s mission is to prepare students for life in diverse, global societies by introducing them to applied and conceptual tools that enhance critical understandings of the social world. With a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the Sociology program supports the university’s academic mission (and general education requirements), fosters an understanding of sociological theories, principles, and methodologies, integrates service- and experiential-learning with other pedagogies, and prepares students for advanced education in addition to careers in teaching, social work, and a variety of administrative and research occupations. Department/Program Learning Outcomes Students will understand, describe, and critically assess sociological theories, principles, and concepts Students will understand, describe, and critically assess the role of culture and social structures in shaping individual lives Students will understand, describe, and critically assess inequalities based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexualities, immigration status, etc Students will understand, describe, and critically assess quantitative and qualitative methods used in sociological research Students will apply sociological concepts and methods to the analysis of social issues and social conflicts Students will design ethical sociological research Students will analyze personal experiences (inclusive of educational experiences) using the sociological imagination