The program also encourages and supports partnerships with other social science specializations, the humanities, and professional studies. Students are prepared for graduate study in psychology and related fields, or for pursuing relevant careers immediately upon graduation. Culture and Mental Illness . Students planning to go on to graduate school should take two additional courses from this list, for a total of 27 credits in Psychology. Additional courses in the discipline will be recommended for inclusion in the student's educational plan based on specific competency goals established by the student.
Sociology is the systematic study of social life.
Sociologists study social processes in human societies including interactions, institutions, and change. The program also encourages and supports inter- disciplinary work, partnering with other social science specializations, the humanities and professional studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter graduate school in the social sciences and other fields, or choose from many possible careers. Sociological Theory or equivalent 3. Additional courses in the discipline will be recommended for inclusion in the student's educational plan based on specific competency goals established by the student.