In studying Sociology you will acquire the ideas and skills needed to answer questions about the relationship between individuals, groups, and society. You will learn both the concepts and theories necessary to address social problems and penetrating scientific approaches to understanding society, make informed choices, and implement effective policies for achieving chosen goals. All students must satisfy a General Education requirement consisting of twelve courses. For more information see the Undergraduate Catalog. Choose eight from among the courses currently offered, plus approved Sociology courses from other institutions.
Concentrations are special groupings of elective courses beyond the basic major core.
Each concentration combines selected courses within Sociology with related courses from specified other departments to give greater depth and understanding to undergraduate degree programs. A cohesive sequence of courses in important subfields enables students to strengthen their knowledge for either immediate employment opportunities upon graduation or for advanced post-graduate training. This concentration regards aging as a developmental process spanning the entire life cycle. It is recognized that this process is affected by many factors. On the individual level, analysis will include study of the effects of family and work relationships on aging.