Department of Sociology

For more information on degree offerings by the faculty of sociology, visit the Department of Sociology webpage.

People spend their entire lives in social groups and networks, ranging from the family to global systems. Sociologists study how these groups and networks work. Developing the ability to analyze society is a core component of anyone’s education and personal development, and thus the sociology major provides a solid foundation for any career. Sociology majors may design a specific program of study in preparation for graduate school, professional school (for example, law, policy, business, social work, urban planning, medicine), and for careers in social service, government, research, teaching, or business. Sociology courses also contribute to the African American studies minor  and the women’s and gender studies major .

The Department of Sociology offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)  and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) . The difference lies in the college’s core curriculum requirements for each degree. Students should consult a sociology faculty advisor to select the appropriate program.

Learning Objectives

Students who complete the undergraduate program in sociology will develop the ability to:

1. Think critically; write in a clear, organized and grammatical way, and make effective oral presentations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the core ideas of sociology, such as social structure, institutions, culture, ideology, identity, stratification, social change, status, norm and socialization.
3. Evaluate forms of evidence used in social analysis; use both quantitative and qualitative methods; and demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues that arise in the course of research.
4. Prepare for professional life after graduation from TU.

Entry Requirements for Major in Sociology

A student wishing to declare a major in sociology must first consult with the Department of Sociology Chair.

Programs

• Sociology, B.A.
• Sociology, B.S.

• Sociology Minor

Courses

• SOC 1033 The Sociological Imagination: An Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 2023 Statistics for the Social Sciences
• SOC 2123 Crime, Justice, and Social Order
• SOC 2133 Inequality in American Society
• SOC 2973 Sociology Seminar
• SOC 3013 Political Sociology
• SOC 3023 Sociology of Work and Occupations
• SOC 3063 Sociology of Education
• SOC 3083 Urban Sociology
• SOC 3093 Sociology of Poverty
• SOC 3113 Population and Ecology
• SOC 3123 Sociology of Family
• SOC 3133 Social Movements
• SOC 3143 Environmental Sociology
• SOC 3163 Society and Economy
• SOC 3193 Global Trends
• SOC 3213 Real World Data Applications
• SOC 3243 Sociology of Deviance
• SOC 3703 Sociology of Health, Illness, and Medicine
• SOC 3813 Special Topics in Sociology
• SOC 3973 Sociology Seminar
• SOC 3993 Independent Study
• SOC 4013 Sociology of Law
• SOC 4093 Social Trends
• SOC 4103 Investigating the Social World
• SOC 4153 Women and Health
• SOC 4193 Explaining the Social World
• SOC 4593 Internship
• SOC 4863 Special Topics in Sociology
• SOC 4973 Senior Seminar
• SOC 4991-3 Independent Study