The Sociology major prepares graduates for employment in social service careers, and for graduate study in Sociology and Social Work. The program is based on the traditional emphasis of institutions, collective behavior and the socialization process. The program provides the core foundation for understanding the social structure and its patterns, stressing the influence of systems, and highlighting issues and policy necessary for completing a graduate program in social work. Students are encouraged to pursue a complimentary minor. Students may complete a double major in Psychology and Sociology by substituting overlapping courses. Sociology majors may also complete a Psychology or Christian Behavioral Science minor.
Program Requirements
Sociology Major (44 units) BA
Lower Division Requirements
SOC 213 Introduction to Sociology
Methodology Requirements
BEH 250 Professional Reading and Writing in the Behavioral Science
BEH 333 Epistemology and Worldview
BEH 383 Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science with SPSS
BEH 385 Methods of Research with SPSS
Upper Division Requirements
SOC 323 Marriage and the Family
SOC 335 Social Problems
SOC 337 Deviant Behavior
SOC 338 Group Dynamics and Social Movements
SOC 345 Sociology of Diversity
SOC 347 Sociology of Gender
SOC 348 Sociology of Aging
SOC 355 Social Stratification
SOC 381 Social Theory
Optional Concentrations* (12 units)
Students can earn a concentration in the following areas by completing the certificate requirements**: Anthropology, Christian Behavioral Science, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Ministry, Diversity, Life Span Development, Psychology, Religion and Behavior, or Social Work.
*Each optional concentration requires the completion of twelve (12) distinct units beyond the major.
**Certificate requirements are located in the Academic Program section of the catalog by certificate title.
This page was updated March 21, 2011.