Sociology (B.S.)

Bulletin/Catalog Year 2018-2019

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Department of Sociology

Location: McCord Bldg., Room 205
Phone: 931-221-7540
Website: www.apsu.edu/sociology

Description of Major

Sociology is the systematic study of society in all of its forms ranging from the interaction of individuals to the dynamics of large organizations. The sociology major emphasizes the theoretical and applied aspects of the field of sociology. Applied Sociology is the use of sociological theories and methods to analyze and address personal, structural, and societal issues that exist in our everyday lives. Students majoring in sociology will be able to apply a sociological perspective in a wide variety of careers in such sectors as business, healthcare administration, criminal justice, social services, and government. Since the discipline involves investigative skills and working with diverse groups, sociology also provides a valuable foundation for careers in journalism, education, politics, public relations, business, or public administration. Students majoring in sociology are provided the necessary preparation to pursue future graduate work in the social sciences ranging from the M.A. to the Ph.D. and the ASPU Department of Sociology has a strong track record for placing undergraduates in top graduate programs in sociology and related social science disciplines. All sociology majors are required to complete a departmental exit exam during the semester preceding graduation.

General Education Core

	Credit Hours
see Common Core	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Major Requirements that Satisfy General Education Core

Sociology majors are required to complete both MATH 1530 and SOC 1010, both courses are included in the general education core and satisfy general education core requirements in the areas of mathematics and the social
and behavioral sciences, respectively.

MATH 1530 is a prerequisite to SOC 3770 - Social Statistics and SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology is a required course for all majors. Earning a “C” or higher in SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology is a prerequisite for SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research, SOC 3770 - Social Statistics, and SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory. MATH 1530 - Elements of Statistics is a prerequisite for SOC 3770 - Social Statistics.

SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research, and SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory are prerequisites for SOC 4910 - Senior Capstone. SOC 3770 - Social Statistics can be either a prerequisite or a co-requisite for SOC 4910 - Senior
Capstone.

Major Core Requirements

Total Hours 31

Lower Division Courses

Total Hours 7

Upper Division Courses

Total Hours 24

Major Guided Electives

Select nine (9) credit hours from the courses listed below
SOC 2500 - Cultural Anthropology 3
SOC 2900 - Marriage and the Family 3
SOC 3060 - Contemporary Issues in the Family 3
SOC 3070 - Families Across Cultures 3
SOC 3150 - Social Psychology of Everyday Life 3
SOC 3250 - Social Institutions 3
SOC 3700 - Medical Sociology 3
SOC 3750 - Population Dynamics 3
SOC 440I - Sociology Internship 0 to 12
SOC 4850 - Sociology Service Learning 3
SOC 4900 - Selected Topics in Sociology 3
SOC 499A - Directed Individual Study 1
SOC 499B - Directed Individual Study 2
SOC 499C - Directed Individual Study 3