Sociology, B.A.

Sociology embodies the essential values of a liberal arts education in its emphasis on analysis and problem solving, comparative thinking, writing and critical inquiry. In providing such skills, sociology is a good background for professions in teaching, medicine, social work, law, business and social justice. Finally, sociology provides the breadth of theoretical and methodological training for advanced graduate work in all the behavioral sciences.

Students pursuing the B.A. in Sociology are required to:

• Maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average in the major and in all upper division coursework.
• Earn a grade of “C-” or higher in core courses in the major.
• Complete all core courses in the major for a letter grade.
• Complete 21 credits from upper-division courses in the major.
• Complete the senior thesis requirement SOC 497  .