Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

B.A. in Sociology
If you’re interested in any career that requires an understanding of why people act the way they do, you should consider majoring in sociology. Here, we study society, the groups within it, and the effect it all has on individual behavior. Many of our students have a natural curiosity about human behavior. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. 

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Analyze and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in sociology
• Identify the general theoretical orientation
• Apply theoretical analyses of social structure and social processes
• Interpret social issues in terms of the major theoretical perspectives
• Utilize and evaluate research methods and data analysis used in sociology
• Demonstrate appropriate use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Interpret the results of data gathering
• Demonstrate appropriate and competent use of statistical techniques and software
• Critically evaluate arguments, situations, theoretical arguments, and published research
• Develop evidence-based arguments
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
• Be knowledgeable of appropriate ethics concerning both professional conduct and the use of human subjects
• Demonstrate a mastery of the ethical standards for conducting research with human subjects
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of the American Sociological Association