Nov 27, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Sociology (B.A.)

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Program: B.A.
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 241 ~ 260-481-6842

Courses in sociology provide an understanding of society and of the relationship between the individual and society. Studies in sociology help to prepare you for graduate school and careers in the social services, law, human relations, criminal justice, government, education, and mass media.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree, students will:

Theoretical:

analyze and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in sociology
identify the general theoretical orientation
apply theoretical analyses of social structure and social processes
interpret social issues in terms of the major theoretical perspectives

Methodological:

utilize and evaluate research methods and data analysis used in sociology
demonstrate appropriate use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
evaluate different research methods
interpret the results of data gathering
demonstrate appropriate use of statistical techniques
demonstrate competent use of statistical software

Critical Thinking:

evaluate critically arguments and situations
critically evaluate theoretical arguments
develop evidence-based arguments
critically evaluate published research

Communication Skills:

communicate effectively in both written and oral form
write a research report
develop an oral research report

Professional Ethics:

be knowledgeable of appropriate ethics concerning both professional conduct and the use of human subjects
demonstrate a mastery of the ethical standards for conducting research with human subjects
demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of the American Sociological Association

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus and on-line.

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

General Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sociology 4-Yr. Plan:

A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses required in the major.
All sociology courses applied toward graduation must be completed within ten 10 years from the time the first sociology course was completed.
Although a minor is not required, study in an outside area is recommended. Anthropology, computer science, economics, history, labor studies, political science, psychology, organizational leadership and supervision, and women’s studies support the major well. Information on minors can be found in the Program Descriptions section of this Catalog.

To earn the B.A. with a major in Sociology, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details.
Some majors may require particular General Education courses as specified in their program description. Up to six credits of approved General Education courses satisfying requirements in Areas A and B, and three credits satisfying requirements in Area C, may originate in the major. A grade of C- or higher in each course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 is required to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above for details. Go to Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree for Speaking requirement

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
(or other approved writing courses)

International Language: Credits 12-14

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Distribution: Credits 9

See Part C in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Choose courses other than SOC

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

See Part D in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses: Credits 16

ANTH 10005 - Anthropology And Sociology Student Success Seminar Cr. 1.
SOC 16101 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC 34001 - Social Theory Cr. 3.
SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3.
SOC 35202 - Methods of Social Research Cr. 3.
SOC 47000 - Senior Seminar Cr. 3.

Sociology Elective Courses: Credits 15

At least 6 of the 15 additional Sociology elective credit hours required must be at the 2000+ level or above
At least 9 of the 15 additional Sociology elective credit hours required must be at the 3000+ level or above

General Electives

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120.

Total Credits: 120

Time Limit

All Sociology courses applied toward graduation must be completed within ten (10) years from the time the first Sociology course was completed.

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.