Sociology

(Ottawa)

The Sociology major promotes the systematic study of collective human behavior. Students are required to explore social processes within and among varied groups and societies; to analyze the beliefs and actions of individuals within the context of social norms, values, conventions, structures, institutions, and patterns of behavior; to develop a greater awareness of culture, race, and ethnicity and the sources of social conflict and misunderstanding; to explore methods for promoting group interaction and cooperation; to assess, evaluate, and explain social behavior, programs, and processes; to gather and interpret data in valid, reliable, and generalizable ways; and to think critically about social issues and develop ways to solve complex problems in a global community.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

  • LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
  • LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Creative and Performing Arts
  • Historical and Cultural Perspectives
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Mathematical and Logical Systems
  • Natural Sciences (with lab)
  • Language and Communication
  • Health and Wellness
  • Theological and Philosophical Perspectives
Required Major Courses
  • SOC  10453   Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC  11753   Social Problems and American Values
  • SOC  26052   Topics in the Social Sciences
  • SOC  26053   Cultural Anthropology
  • SOC  30653   Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism
  • SOC  30753   Human Sexuality
  • SOC  32253   Research Design and Analysis
  • SOC  40753   Sociology of Deviance
  • SOC  40854   Field Research

Required Supporting Courses

  • ECO  20163   Macroeconomics
  • HPS  25353   World Civilization I
  • HPS  25453   World Civilization II
  • MAT  32044   Statistics
  • PSY  32153   Social Psychology
Anthropology Emphasis
  • SOC  10453   Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC  26053   Cultural Anthropology
  • SOC  32253   Research Design and Analysis
  • SOC  36052   Topics in the Social Sciences
  • SOC  40753   Sociology of Deviance
  • SOC  40854   Field Research

Required Supporting Courses

  • ART  20623   Art History I
  • BIO  31143   Field Ecology
  • ENG  31723   Multicultural Literature
  • HPS  25353   World Civilization I
  • HPS  25453   World Civilization II
  • PSY  32153   Social Psychology
  • REL  33823   World Religions
  • SPA  10124   Elementary Spanish I

Recommended Courses

  • ITS  20043   Database Systems
  • HPS  13354   American Government