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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
Jessica Eckhardt, Meghan L. Mills
A major in sociology provides students with the theoretical and analytic tools to
scientifically examine the relationship between human behavior and society. It
emphasizes traits essential to a multifaceted liberal arts education including critical
thinking, social awareness, multicultural and global understandings, and effective written
and oral communication skills. Majors are encouraged to choose from diverse elective
courses based on their interests and educational and career goals. Upon graduation,
sociology majors will be prepared for an array of career opportunities in the fields of
social service, law enforcement, healthcare, social justice and advocacy, conflict
resolution, management and advocacy, and education with government, non-profit, or
private organizations. Students interested in pursuing graduate or professional school
after graduation will be prepared for graduate work in sociology, public health, social
work, or law school.
Upon completion of the sociology major, students will be able to
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apply diverse theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between
human behavior and society
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demonstrate critical thinking and understanding of our increasingly diverse and
global society through the use of the sociological imagination
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demonstrate effective social science research methods in conducting quantitative
and qualitative research
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employ effective oral and written communication skills
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (11 units):
SO 101
SO 204
SO 304
SO 215, SO 235, or SO 339
SO 450
SO 470
five elective units in SO
Methods courses (SO 204 and SO 304) should be taken during the sophomore or junior
year.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
SO 101
SO 215, SO 235, or SO 339