The Sociology Degree Program:
Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior. A major in sociology prepares a person to understand how people interact with each other, how groups and societies differ, and how these social units affect human behavior. This program increases a person's sensitivity to larger social and cultural forces within which people and organizations operate. A degree in sociology helps us to better understand why people behave similarly as well as differently. A degree in sociology helps a student to develop an awareness as well as to develop competencies in understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, social or people skills, cultural diversity, and analytic skills.

Sociology Course Requirements:
Soc 111 Introduction to Sociology
Soc 331 Introduction to Social Research
Soc 332 Intermediate Methods of Sociological Analysis
Soc 436 Introduction to Sociological Theory
Soc 485 Senior Seminar in Sociology

Plus any five courses from:
Soc 311 Social Class, Wealth, and Power
Soc 316 Marriage and Family Patterns
Soc 318 Urban Sociology
Soc 320 Deviance and Deviant Behavior
Soc 333 Social Psychology
Soc 335 Global Social Issues
Soc 341 Sociology of Complex Organization
Soc 350 Drugs and Society
Soc 370 Minority Groups
Soc 497 Special Topics
CJ 326 Juvenile Delinquency
CJ 330 Crime and Criminology
CJ 431 Criminal Law
CJ 468 Correctional Systems