Explore Sociology: Major/Minor Requirements

Sociology Core Curriculum

SOC 121: Introduction to Sociology (3)

SOC 323: Sociological Theory (3)

SOC 321: Methods of Social Research I: Quantitative Methods (3)

SOC 322: Methods of Social Research II: Qualitative Methods (3)

SOC 496: Comprehensive Sociology Examination (0)

SOC 499: Senior Seminar in Sociology (3)

Plus at least 7 electives in Sociology (SOC), 5 of which must be at the 300-400 level.

Sociology Total Credits: 36

Some amazing classes you can take!

 Sex and Gender

 Race and Ethnic Relations

 Global Social Change and Development

 Families in Cross Cultural Perspective

 The Social Ladder: Diversity and Inequality in America

 Medical Sociology

 Social Problems

 Sociology of Aging

 Deviance and Social Control

 Social Interaction in Everyday Life

 Internship

Minor Requirements

Required Courses SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Plus five electives in sociology (SOC), at least three of which must be at the 300-400 level. 15 credits

Total Credits: 18

Diversity & Inequality Specialization Courses

Take all of the following:

SOC 331: Global Social Change & Development

SOC 334: Sex & Gender

SOC 343: The Social Ladder: Diversity and Inequality in America

SOC 350: Race & Ethnic Relations Specialization Credits: 12

Plus 9 elective credits (3 courses), at least one of which must be upper level. Elective Credits: 9 Total Credits: 36

Careers

A heightened understanding of the causes and con-sequences of social inequalities, and especially ability to work with diverse populations, will prepare you to enter a wide variety of occupations, including:

 Public relations specialist

 Human resources manager

 Case manager

 Program analyst

 Marketing/big data analyst

 School counselor

 Military support specialist

 Diversity trainer

 Human rights organizer/analyst

Applied & Clinical Specialization Courses

Take SOC 427 Practicing Sociology, plus 3 of the following:

SOC 425: Internship

SOC 333: Families in Cross-Cultural Perspective

SOC 348: Medical Sociology

SOC 349: Sociology of Aging Specialization Credits: 12

Plus 9 elective credits (3 courses), at least one of which must be upper level.

Elective Credits: 9 Total Credits: 36

Careers

With a specialization in clinical/applied sociology, you will be qualified for a wide variety of client-based positions, including:

 Counselor/support group facilitator (e.g., addic-tion)

 Teacher/trainer (e.g., grief support)

 Mitigation expert/mediator (e.g., death penalty support of families; divorce court)

 Organizational consultant (e.g., support in downsizing and rebuilding of trust)

 Program evaluator (e.g., turnaround specialist for businesses/agencies in crisis)

 Community consultant (help groups, such as victims of elder abuse, and ethnic/refugee com-munities, advocate for themselves on matters of public policy)

 Mediator (e.g., conflict resolution in businesses)

 Advocate/consultant (e.g., labor union)