A student majoring in sociology has the option of obtaining a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. See additional requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees. For students pursuing the B.S. degree, additional courses, as listed below, are suggested for elective hours. The specific courses and number of hours should be discussed with a sociology adviser and tailored to the student s individual needs. A general survey course introducing students to the field of sociology.
Emphasis is on people as products of groups, social interaction, and social forces.
Topics covered include marriage and family, deviance, social class, minority relations, and collective behavior with an effort toward helping students understand the social world and their roles in it. May be counted toward degree requirements for sociology or social work, but not both. Issues such as poverty, social class, race, family, and aging are examined to determine causes and possible solutions. For course description see psychology section. May be taken for either psychology or sociology credit, but not for both.