Sociology Department

Mission

The sociology major cultivates students’ sociological imaginations whereby they learn to interpret and analyze social behavior, culture and social change both locally and globally.

Goals

• By exploring the power and significance of sociological analysis, students gain an understanding of their place in the social order and the forces and opportunities that shape their lives
• The major is both practical and theoretical—it includes hands-on research and communication skills, as well as surveying the newest and most salient research findings and the classical works of the great sociologists
• Prepares students for direct employment after graduation as well as graduate education

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Understand basic sociological terms and concepts
• Apply a range of sociological theory, including the three major theoretic frameworks
• Understand  scholarly research articles and conduct s mall  scale research projects
• Gain in-depth knowledge of particular fields represented by our electives
• Engages in skits, debates, class discussions, group exercises and formal presentations that stimulate students’ verbal and analytical skills and sharpen their grasp of the sociological imagination
• Engage in experiential learning opportunities to apply theory in practice
• Engage in internships that enable them to apply sociology to a real-life setting