Sociology, BS

Joanna Kaftan, PhD, Coordinator
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The program in sociology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree may prepare a student for graduate school in sociology or in other disciplines of behavioral or social sciences. It also serves as preparation for entry-level positions in public sector social service agencies or in business. The study of sociology provides a unique perspective for studying complex social problems including poverty, deviant behaviors such as crime, violence, and drug use. Further, courses in sociology address the functional importance of social institutions such as the family, religion, government, education, mass media, and health care delivery.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn a BS in Sociology will be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding of the scientific method in critical analysis and problem solving as applied to sociological issues.
• Understanding of theoretical perspectives (explanatory paradigms) of sociology.
• Understanding of key sociological concepts in describing social behavior, social forces and actions of individuals).
• Knowledge of substantive findings in subfields of Sociology (such as: social inequality, minority groups, deviance, family, health & illness, migration, globalization).