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Major Requirements — Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
2009-2011 Four-Year Plan
Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender, social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports. In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge.
Sociology provides many distinctive perspectives on the world, generating new ideas and critiquing the old. The field also offers a range of research techniques that can be applied to virtually any aspect of social life: street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, how people express emotions, welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, or problems of peace and war. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work. Sociology is an exciting discipline with expanding opportunities for a wide range of career paths.
Individual attention is the hallmark of the sociology program at Aurora University. Each student meets every term with faculty to discuss his or her course selection, academic progress, and professional goals. The flexibility of the program also provides students with the opportunity to develop and pursue individual interests and either double major or acquire additional minors.
Required Courses: 16 semester hours
| SOC1100 | Principles of Sociology (4) |
| SOC/PSY3500 | Research and Statistical Methods (4) |
| SOC4310 | Seminar in Classical Sociological Theories (4) |
| SOC4320 | Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theories (4) |
Selected Courses: Choose at least 15 semester hours from the list below:
| SOC2150 | Cultural Anthropology (3) |
| SOC/CRJ2300 | Criminology (3) |
| SOC2940,3940 | Career Investigation Field Experience (3) |
| SOC3350 | Race, Ethnicity, and Power (4) |
| SOC/PSC3400 | Social Problems in Urban Society (4) |
| SOC/PSY3430 | Gender, Sexuality, and Society (4) |
| SOC/PSY3450 | Social and Applied Psychology (3) |
| SOC/PSC3480 | Globalization and Social Change (4) |
| SOC3550 | Women, Men, Family, and Diversity (4) |
| SOC3810 | Special Topics (2-4) |
| SOC4500 | Human Rights and Social Justice (4) |
| SOC4940 | Community Research Internship (4) |
| SOC4980 | Independent Study (2-4) |
Recommended Second Majors
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- Management
- Marketing
- Nursing
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Recreation Administration (available only on the GWC campus)
- Social Work
Recommended Minors
- Minors in disciplines listed as majors
and/or - American Cultural and Ethnic Studies
- Gender Studies
- International Studies
- Spanish
