Sociology and Social Change - Bachelor of Arts (30 credits)
(30 credits plus 10 credits of experiential learning)
The major in Sociology and Social Change provides students with a strong foundation in understanding social life and the organization of society. Sociologists study the social relationships between individuals and the larger relationships between social groups and societies. The sociological perspective focuses on how social relationships, social groups, and social structures affect individuals in their daily lives and how they affect the organization and operation of society. Our Sociology and Social Change major has a unique focus on social change, investigating ways to improve social problems and the social world, especially from the perspective of social justice and equality. It is a practical major with a particular emphasis on social action and engagement in the world to improve social life and social conditions.
Sociologists develop theories about human behavior, social organization, and social change based on evidence and research, using scientific methods including surveys, ethnography, experimentation, interviewing, and statistical analysis. With a strong focus on research and internships in the community, the Sociology and Social Change major prepares students for graduate school, and for work in social policy, law and advocacy; community organizations; government agencies; social work; international organizations; business; public health; and public administration.
Students will be able to:
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explain how social relationships, social groups, and social structures affect individuals and how they affect the organization and operation of society.
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critically analyze the intersecting effects of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, and globalization on social life and social structures.
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employ sociological theories to develop analyses of human behavior, social organization, and social change.
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frame sociological questions from the perspective of social justice and equality, and design empirical research that leads to creative solutions.
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effectively present knowledge acquired from sociological analyses on social life and social conditions in both written and oral forms.
Please note: a minimum grade of “C” is required in the internship seminars and the capstone course to progress in the major.
Degree Requirements
I. Required Core (18 Credits)
II. Electives - Choose 4 courses, at least one at the 3000 level or above (12 Credits)
III. Internship/Fieldwork (10 Credits)
| CSOCS 2401 | Social Sciences Pre-Internship Seminar | 1 |
| CSOCS 3401 | Social Science Internship and Seminar I | 3 |
| CSOCS 4401 | Social Science Internship and Seminar II | 6 |