Sociology

Overview & Highlights: 

The sociology major provides students with an increased understanding of their sociocultural world. Students move beyond their personal experiences to an awareness of how people are connected to one another through shared meaning, customs, language and social structure.

Highlights:

  • Cross-cultural in nature
  • Purposefully informed by an anthropological perspective as well as a Christian/Anabaptist worldview
What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 

Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to pursue advanced study or a career for which sociology is an appropriate background. Majors typically find employment in fields such as human services, personnel, social research, law enforcement, government, Christian ministry, missions and community development.

preparation: 

Students interested in majoring in sociology should complete their prerequisite courses during their freshmen and sophomore years.

Degree Course Listings: 

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES

ECON-105 Principles of Economics (4)
GEOG-220 Cultural Geography (3)
SOC-120 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC-160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
 
REQUIRED COURSES (11 COURSES, 35-40 UNITS)
 
LEAD-476 Internship (1-3)
SOC-300 Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC-444 Constructions of the Self (4)
SOC-461 Introduction to Social Science Research (3)
SOC-470 Introduction to Sociocultural Theory (3)
SOC-480 Senior Thesis (3)
Select one of the following:
SOC-350 Marriage and Family (3)
SOC-400 Social Psychology (3)
SOC-440 Lifecourse Development (3)
Select one of the following:
SOC-310 Cultural Communities of California (3)
SOC-360 Sociology of Religion (3)
SOC-370 Media and Society (3)
SOC-410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)
SOC-450 Social Problems and Public Policy (4)
In consultation with the program director, choose 12-14 additional units from courses not already selected above and/or below to meet individual needs or interests. SOC-
462 should be taken if graduate study is a possibility.
SOC-311 American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy (3)
SOC-330 Introduction to Japanese Society (3)
SOC-332 Modern Africa: History, Politics and Culture (3)
SOC-334 Modern Asia: History, Politics and Culture (3)
SOC-336 Modern Middle East: History, Politics and Culture (3)
SOC-340 History of Political Theory and Ideas (3)
SOC-364 Christianity in the Non-Western World (4)
SOC-366 Religions of the World (4)
SOC-375 Organizational Behavior (3)
SOC-420 Intercultural Communication (3)
SOC-430 Conflict Management and Resolution (3)
SOC-442 Social Gerontology (3)
SOC-446 Sociology of Gender (3)
SOC-462 Statistics (3)
SOC-482 Intercultural Practicum (1)
SOC-483 Mediation Practicum (1)
SOC-486 Topics in Sociology (3)
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