Sociology Major < Wheaton College, IL

The Sociology major introduces the student to classic and contemporary literature in the study of social interaction and provides a basis for a wide range of career options. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are used for analysis and provide foundation for graduate and professional training in sociology, social work, organizational management, and allied fields. Opportunities are given to practice critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and applied experiences. Internships in the metropolitan Chicago area are strongly encouraged. An additional focus of the department is the development of biblical advocacy in the promotion of social justice and equity.

Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.

Requirements for a major in Sociology are at least 40 hours including:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Sociology Foundation		24
SOC 115	Introduction to Sociology
SOC 376	Sociological Theory
SOC 383	Statistics
SOC 482	Social Research
SOC 491	Thesis Research I
SOC 493	Thesis Research II
SOC 494	Senior Capstone
Required Core Electives
Select two of the following for at least 8 credits:		8
SOC 337	Racial and Ethnic Relations
SOC 347	Gender & Society
SOC 355	Social Class & Inequality
Electives		8
A minimum of 8 credits, which must include at least one course in Anthropology and 4-6 hours of additional Sociology class(es) numbered 200 or above.
Anthropology Elective (must have 1 class; 2 or 4 credits)
SOC 228	Sociology of Sexuality
SOC 238	Contemporary Social Concerns
SOC 241	Social Psychology
SOC 251	Culture, Media, and Society
SOC 321	Sociology of Economic Life
SOC 325	Violence in Minority Communities
SOC 327	Violence Against Women
SOC 341	Social & Political Movements
SOC 356	The Family
SOC 359	American Suburbanization
SOC 364	Urban Sociology
SOC 366	Sociology Of Religion
SOC 367	Crime & Delinquency
SOC 371	Asians in America
SOC 373	Sociology of Education
SOC 385	Social Change
SOC 399	Social Network Analysis: Theory and Methods
SOC 496	Internship in Sociology (if 8 credits, 1/2 counts toward major)
Social Work Emphasis
4 credits required courses, 4-8 credit internship, don't need to take required core electives
SWEL 331	Introduction to Social Welfare
SWEL 332	Human Services Practice
SWEL 496	Social Work Internship
Total Credits		40

In addition to these electives, the Sociology program occasionally offers experimental courses, which are listed in the course schedule.

All Sociology courses taken at the 200, 300, and 400 level that do not fulfill the Foundations, and Core Electives requirements will count toward meeting the 8 required hours of Electives.