Sociology
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
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Engage in internships that enable them to apply sociology to a real-life setting
About Us
Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology’s subject matter ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the divisions of gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. From the sociology of work to the sociology of sport. In fact, few fields have such a broad scope and relevance.
The Regis College sociology department prides itself on a close-knit community among faculty and our majors. We teach in a participatory style and give students hand-on assignments that apply sociological concepts and methods to real-life situations and problems. We are introducing more service learning opportunities for our students and also welcome students’ recommendations for new course offerings.
Curriculum
First year
| Semester I | Credits | Semester II | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| EN 105 Writing Seminar | 3 | EN 106 Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | Social Science Core Requirement I | 3 |
| SO201 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
Second Year
| Semester I | Credits | Semester II | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Core Requirement | 3 | Religious Studies Core Requirement | 3 |
| Philosophy Core Requirement | 3 | Natural Sciences Core Requirement I | 3-4 |
| Social Science Core Requirement II | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SO205 Social Problems | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
Third Year
| Semester I | Credits | Semester II | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressive Arts Core Requirement | 3 | Ethical Reasoning and Analysis Core Requirement | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core Requirement II | 3-4 | History Core Requirement | 3 |
| SO309 Methods of Social Research | 3 | SO301 Research Seminar | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
Fourth Year
| Semester I | Credits | Semester II | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO401Coordinating Seminar | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Sociology Internship | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Capstone Portfolio Requirement | 1 |
Requirements for the Sociology Minor
(18 semester hours)
- SO 201 Introduction to Sociology
- Five Sociology electives (one may be a Social Work elective)
