Programs In Sociology and Human ServicesSociology is the systematic study of the social behavior of individuals as well as the working of social groups, organizations, cultures and societies. Study in sociology provides a scientific perspective for studying the effects of cultural and social forces on individuals, groups, and institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Students who major in sociology are given the opportunity to study in the field of family and gender relations, crime and delinquency, as well as sociological theory, research methodology, and statistics. Graduates are prepared for positions in industry, government, private and public agencies, and in education and research organizations. Sociology is an especially important major or minor for students entering any of the helping professions. For those who wish to become professional sociologists, an excellent preparation for graduate school is available. Requirements for a Major in Sociology .
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Students selecting the Human Services major typically desire positions in institutions, private and public, which provide direct services to disadvantaged groups in our society. Graduates may expect to work in a wide variety of settings, ranging from nursery schools to nursing homes. They will be confronting the human consequences of problems such as crime, poverty, alcoholism, child abuse, and discrimination. The curriculum includes required and elective courses, advising, and a supervised field experience in one or more human service agencies. Graduates will also have the choice of pursuing advanced study in fields such as social work, administration, counseling, psychology, and sociology. Requirements for a Major in Human Services.
Minor in Anthropology
A minor in Anthropology is offered which provides students with an opportunity to examine the discipline as a possible area of graduate study. In addition, exposure to field experience in archeology is possible. Anthropology Minor Requirements
Minor in Sociology
A popular minor, instruction in sociology provides an excellent foundation and support for the education of teachers, nurses, and managerial science majors. The department encourages and supports interdisciplinary study, recognizing the usefulness of sociology for students with primary interests in another discipline. Requirements for a Sociology Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
The sociology department administers an interdisciplinary minor in criminal justice for students interested in police work, corrections, probation or parole work or in graduate studies in criminal justice. Requirements for a Criminal Justice Minor
Minor and Certificate in Gerontology
The Sociology Department offers a certificate and minor in gerontology which prepares students to understand the aging process, needs of the elderly, programs that are accessible for the elderly, and the issues of death and dying. The Gerontology Program prepares students to work with various community, state, and private agencies. Requirements for Gerontology Minor and Certificate
Minor in Child and Family Dynamics
The Department of Sociology and the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences jointly administer an interdisciplinary minor in child and family dynamics. Requirements for the minor in Child and Family Dynamics
Human Diversity Minor
The Department of Sociology and the Department of Psychology jointly administer Human Diversity Minor. This minor provides students with a broad intellectual framework for understanding common human experience and differences. Courses fulfilling this minor foster respect for the diversity of people and cultures within the bond of humankind. Requirements for the Minor in Human Diversity.
Sociology and Human Services
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