Sociology
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Sociology and Criminology
See program requirements, course sequences and more in the Course Catalog.
Program Mission
The mission of the Sociology Program is to provide students, within a community of faith and scholarship, with the theoretical and practical tools necessary to engage in and investigate the social world, to develop a working knowledge of sociological concepts, and to demonstrate the application of a sociological perspective to evaluate programs and resolve social problems.
Degree Objectives
- Help students acquire an in-depth comprehension of the social order through study of major concepts and theories found within the discipline
- Develop knowledge of scientific sociology through practical experience in theory construction, methodology and field study
- Prepare students for graduate and professional schools with a view toward research, teaching, and public service
- Prepare students for careers in applied social science, social administration, and public social services
