Dec 26, 2024  
2020-2021 University Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Sociology - B.A.


The major in sociology offers a career-enhancing liberal arts curriculum based on the study of the structure of and interactions among and within groups, institutions, and societies, providing an understanding of how individual behavior shapes and is shaped by group membership, with particular emphasis on class, race, gender, and age. Students majoring in sociology are exposed to a comprehensive program of study in one of two concentrations and are prepared for professional employment in a number of occupations in the public or private sectors, or for graduate study in sociology, related social sciences, social work, education, or law. To this end, two separate concentrations are offered within the sociology major.

Major Requirements:

Forty semester hours chosen in conference with an advisor, to include the courses outlined below.

A minimum of six courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Required Courses:


 

Social Analysis Concentration


The concentration in social analysis provides the sociological knowledge and skills to prepare graduates for further study in pursuit of a graduate degree in sociology or a related social science or applied field, or for a law degree. This concentration is also designed to provide the sociological training necessary to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of occupations and professions in the private and public sectors.

Nine semester hours in social theory selected from:

Eighteen additional semester hours chosen from:

* These courses count as electives only for students accepted into the 5-year BA/MSW or Bridge Program.

Social Services Concentration


The concentration in social services provides preparation for graduate study toward a career as a professional social worker. This concentration is also designed to provide the sociological training necessary to prepare graduates for employment in occupations in social services serving communities-in-need and underrepresented populations.

Six semester hours of social welfare studies consisting of:

Nine semester hours in social theory consisting of:

Twelve additional semester hours chosen from:

* These courses count as electives only for students accepted into the 5-year BA/MSW or Bridge Program.

Additional Information


Course substitutions are permitted when deemed necessary in consultation with an advisor and subject to the approval of the department chair. STA (study abroad) courses are permitted as course substitutions in consultation with an advisor and subject to the approval of the department chair.

Students are also encouraged to acquire practical experience through internships, community-based learning opportunities, and study abroad or domestic study courses. For additional information regarding the sociology program and its concentrations, students should consult an advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology.