The Department of Sociology seeks to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge basic in the sociological study of human behavior as part of their general liberal arts training leading to the B.A. degree. The department curriculum is structured to meet the academic and preprofessional needs of potential sociologist and teachers; to provide training in research methods, data analysis, and computer applications for those interested in pursuing a career in social research; and to begin to equip students for virtually any career (e.g. business, government, law, healthcare) insofar as such a career involves group settings.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply different sociological perspectives to a wide range of social phenomena.

Students will have the subject related knowledge and skill to enable them to demonstrate knowledge of sociological theory and research in relation to social environments in contemporary society.

Students will have the subject related knowledge and skill to enable them to collect and interpret data on social behavior in diverse social situations and institutional context.

Students will have the subject related knowledge and skill to enable them to present complex information in a coherent and persuasive fashion.

Students will have the subject related knowledge and skill to enable them to manage their own learning effectively and independently, and have the potential to capitalize on this in future study and employment.