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The sociology major is designed to provide students with the theoretical and analytic tools to scientifically examine the relationship between human behavior and society.
It emphasizes traits essential to a multifaceted liberal arts education including critical thinking, social awareness, multicultural and global understandings, and effective written and oral communication skills.
Sociology majors are encouraged to choose from diverse elective courses based on their interests and educational and career goals.
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Chart your course with BSC Sociology!
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Sociology – Success Stories
Recent BSC sociology graduates have gone on to careers in education, law enforcement, and non-profit management as well as Master in Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs.
A few examples of graduate programs that BSC sociology students have attended:
- University of New Hampshire, Master in Sociology
- The University of Alabama, Master in Social Work Program
- Columbia University, Master of Public Health
- Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
- The University of Chicago, Master in Social Work Program
- The University of Iowa, Doctorate of Biostatistics
While I was a student at BSC, I knew that my professors were invested in my success. My professors went above and beyond to help me with my studies and other academic endeavors. They challenged my way of thinking, expanded my academic limits, and always encouraged me to ask questions. I graduated BSC with a deep understanding of how social institutions perpetuate inequality, strong critical thinking skills, ideas on how to address social issues, a network of individuals in helping professions, and with the confidence and communication skills to address social injustices. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work degree and I often use the knowledge I learned from BSC in my classes and internships. The kindness and dedication that the professors at BSC give their students are what makes this school one of a kind.
-Cayla Bush, class of 2017
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Sociology – Learning outcomes
Majors are encouraged to choose from diverse elective courses based on their interests and educational and career goals. Upon graduation, sociology majors will be prepared for an array of career opportunities in the fields of social service, law enforcement, healthcare, social justice and advocacy, conflict resolution, management and advocacy, and education with government, non-profit, or private organizations.
Students interested in pursuing graduate or professional school post-graduation will be prepared for graduate work in sociology, public health, social work, or law school.
Upon completion of the sociology major, students will be able to
- Apply diverse theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between human behavior and society,
- Demonstrate critical thinking and understanding of our increasingly diverse and global society through the use of the sociological imagination,
- Demonstrate effective social science research methods in conducting quantitative and qualitative research,
- Employ effective oral and written communication skills.
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Major Requirements
The following courses are required (11 units)
SO 101
SBS 204 and 304
SO 450
SO 215, 235, or 339
Five elective units in sociology
SO 470
Methods courses (SBS 204 and 304) should be taken during the sophomore or junior year
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Faculty
Yingling Liu, Assistant Professor of Sociology