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:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Sociology Foundation | 24 | |
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Sociological Theory | ||
Statistics | ||
Social Research | ||
Thesis Research I | ||
Thesis Research II | ||
Senior Capstone | ||
Required Core Electives | ||
Select two of the following for at least 8 credits: | 8 | |
Racial and Ethnic Relations | ||
Gender & Society | ||
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) | ||
Sociology of Sexuality | ||
Social Problems | ||
Social Psychology | ||
Culture, Media, and Society | ||
Sociology of Economic Life | ||
Violence in Minority Communities | ||
Violence Against Women | ||
Social & Political Movements | ||
The Family | ||
American Suburbanization | ||
Urban Sociology | ||
Sociology Of Religion | ||
Crime & Delinquency | ||
Asians in America | ||
Sociology of Education | ||
Social Change in Latin America | ||
Social Network Analysis: Theory and Methods | ||
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 | ||
Introduction to Social Welfare | ||
Human Services Practice | ||
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.