Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Department of Sociology


Chair
Matthew Drever

Associate Professors
Lara Foley
Travis Lowe

Assistant Professor
Rachel Head

Affiliated Faculty
Monica Varner

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

    MajorMinor

    Courses

      Sociology