The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts. No course can be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements. Of the four sociology courses, at least three must be completed at Oglethorpe for a minor in sociology. This course offers an introduction to topics central to the study of human society, culture, and conduct. Selected fields of study frequently include culture, formation of the self, social classes, power structures, social movements, criminal behavior, and a variety of social institutions.
Emphasis is placed upon basic concepts and principal findings of the field.
The Family 4 hours This course focuses primarily on the 20th-century American family. The topics discussed include trends in marriage, the age of marriage, fertility, illegitimacy, divorce, remarriage, and domestic abuse. The possible social and economic causes and consequences of these trends are also discussed. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with basic aspects of the American experience. Special attention is paid to the individual's relationship to the community.