General Sociology

 

The GENERAL SOCIOLOGY specialization is designed to prepare students for direct entry into the job market and for graduate study in sociology or in other fields. In addition to the sociology core, research sequence and five sociology electives, students in this concentration are encouraged to take courses in psychology, political science, economics, communication and philosophy. Those students who plan to enter the job market immediately after graduation are urged to pursue a business or interpersonal communication minor as part of their regular program of study.

The sociology program of study includes, but is not limited to, the following courses in the Department of Law, Politics and Society:

1. Introduction to Sociology
2. Deviance and Crime
3. Principles of Sociology
4. Cultural Anthropology
5. Aging: The Individual and Society
6. Community Organization
7. Research Design in Behavioral Research
8. Marriage and the Family
9. Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
10. Internship
11. Social Aspects of Health and Health Care
12. Advanced Sociology Seminar
13. Minority and Ethnic Group Relationships

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