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 .

Undergraduate Academic Programs

The faculty of sociology offer courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)  and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.)  degrees in sociology. Students should consult a sociology faculty advisor to select the appropriate program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in sociology will:

1. Think critically; write in a clear, organized and grammatical way; make effective oral presentations.
   1. Synthesize and present sociological material in a coherent fashion.
   2. Employ evidence in presenting or making arguments.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the core ideas of Sociology.
   1. Competently use basic ideas such as social structure, institution, culture, ideology, identity, stratification, social change, status, norm and socialization.
   2. Demonstrate familiarity with key facts and generalizations about social institutions such as family, education, health care, economy, and political system.
3. Be familiar with different forms of evidence used in social analysis; understand both quantitative and qualitative analysis; demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues that arise in the course of research.
   1. Identify multiple forms of evidence available for social analysis.
   2. Interpret two-variable and three-variable tables.
   3. Understand correlation, causation, and their difference.
   4. Collect and analyze qualitative data.
   5. Understand professional codes of ethics, including confidentiality, informed consent, and minimization of risk to research participants.
4. Develop an understanding of how to prepare for professional life after graduation from TU.
   1. Research occupations and/or graduate school degrees and programs.
   2. Learn to use resources provided by Career Services
   3. Explain one’s potential value to employers..

Entry Requirements for Major in Sociology

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

Faculty

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