Sociology is the study of the development, interaction, and behavior of organized human groups. Sociology provides powerful insights into the social processes that shape our lives, the problems we face, and the possibilities we can envision.

Foundation Courses

Students must complete all Foundation Courses with a grade of C or better.

SOC1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
SOC2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4

OR

STAT2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
SOC2685 - Research Methods Credits: 3
SOC4715 - Sociological Theory Credits: 3

Core Courses:

Students must complete four courses from the following list with a grade of C or better.

SOC2350 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
SOC3110 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC3140 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC3200 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 3
SOC3400 - Deviant Behavior Credits: 3
SOC3500 - Sociology of Gender Credits:
SOC3550 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
SOC3605 - Sociology of Education Credits: 3
SOC3640 - Social Inequality Credits: 3
SOC3880 - Political Sociology Credits: 3
SOC3910 - Global Sociology Credits: 3
SOC3950 - Environmental Sociology Credits: 3

Elective Courses

Students must complete 9 additional hours of sociology courses with a grade of C or better. Electives may be used either to develop additional expertise in an area of interest or to broaden the student’s sociological training.