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2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy
Sociology - B.A.
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The major in sociology offers a career-enhancing liberal arts curriculum investigating social structures, interactions among and within groups, institutions, and societies, and the impact of constructions of class, race, gender, sexual identity, immigration status, age and other factors on social hierarchies and individual experiences. Students majoring in sociology choose a comprehensive program of study in one of three 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, public policy, or law.
Major Requirements:
A total of forty credit hours chosen according to advising guidance and based on the student’s concentration whose requirements are described below.
A minimum of six courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican University.
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Required Courses:
All sociology majors complete thirteen credit hours in foundations courses consisting of: Required Concentration
The requirements for the remaining 27 hours vary according to the concentration selected by the student: 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. The 27 credit hours for the Social Analysis concentration follow this distribution. - Nine credit hours in social theory selected from SOC or CRIM courses numbered at or above 370 in the list of courses below.
- Eighteen additional credit hours chosen from courses numbered above the 200-level in SOC, CRIM or designated programs in the list of courses below.
Social Services Concentration
The Social Services concentration provides the sociological training necessary to prepare graduates for employment in occupations in social services serving communities-in-need and underrepresented or marginalized populations. This concentration also offers preparation for graduate study in social policy, social work, and related fields focused on social services whether delivered by government or the non-profit sector. The 27 credit hours for the Social Services concentration follow this distribution. - The following nine credit hours of social welfare studies are required:
SWK 101 Introduction to the Profession of Social Work SOC 245 Contemporary Social Problems SOC 380 Social Inequality - The completion of six credit hours in social theory consisting of SOC or CRIM courses numbered at or above 370 in the list of courses below:
- The completion of twelve credit hours as electives chosen from courses numbered above the 200-level in SOC, CRIM or designated programs in the list of courses below.
Medical Sociology Concentration
The Medical Sociology concentration explores the impact of social structure and culture on health policies, the influence of implicit bias on practitioners’ recommendations, unequal access to health care, and social inequalities in well-being. This concentration provides students a deeper understanding of the social construction of health, the social forces that influence health, and the ways in which societal institutions meet needs related to health. The Medical Sociology concentration offers preparation for advanced study in community and public health, healthcare, and health research. Since 2015, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) has included questions about sociology. This concentration is also designed to provide the sociological training necessary to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of professions in or related to health care. The 27 credit hours for the Medical Sociology concentration follow this distribution. - The following nine credit hours are required:
SOC 380 Social Inequality SOC 383 Gender, Race, and Science: Theoretical Perspectives SOC 390 Health, Society, and Aging - Six credit hours in social theory consisting of SOC or CRIM courses numbered at or above 370 in the list of courses below:
- The completion of twelve credit hours as electives chosen from courses numbered at or above the 200-level in SOC, CRIM or designated programs in the list of courses below.
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. Course Offerings
The following is a list of courses in sociology, criminology, and other designated programs that meet requirements for the three concentrations from which a student chooses as a component of the sociology major. |
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