Sociology, BA

To demonstrate critical thinking, write in a clear, logical manner, and clearly express sociological knowledge in verbal communication.
To show broad knowledge about global and local societies, social behavior and provide credible explanations of how and why social development has taken a particular direction.
To understand, analyze and assess social experience, both theoretically and practically.
To collect, analyze and interpret sociological data effectively.
To understand social phenomena of deviance, globalization, social change, multiculturalism, structural inequality, and the intersections of race, class, gender and other forms of stratification.
To apply sociological knowledge in professional and community settings and be adequately prepared for graduate study.

A minimum of 36 hours in Sociology, at least 18 hours of which must be upper-division courses (3000 or 4000 level). Students must receive a C or better in these courses. Courses at the 5000 level may be taken by qualified undergraduates with the consent of the instructor.
Completing the Sociology Senior Exit Exam during the final semester of course work. Dates and times for the test will be announced.
The Capstone sequence, SOC 4980 and SOC 4990, is designed for senior-level students who have successfully completed SOC 1110, 2120, 3150, and 3170. This course is a requirement for all Sociology majors who declare after fall 2011.

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