Sociology is the study of social groups, social relationships, and the nature of society . It is concerned with the way groups are organized, how they function, how they change, and the way in which they influence human behavior. Groups may vary in size and complexity from two people to entire societies. Sociology is a broad and eclectic field, and sociologists use many different approaches, ranging from quantitative methods to humanistic analysis.
The curriculum for the Sociology major is designed to give students maximum exposure to the breadth of the field. Specially designed concentrations in the Sociology major allow students to focus on a particular area of interest or to major in a more general study of sociology. [37-39 credits]
I. Core
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
21
II. Pathways
- Complete one of the following pathways: Crime & Justice, Public Health, or Sociology (general).
Sub-Total Credits
16-18
Crime and Justice (Pathway )
- Complete all of the following
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Public Health (Pathway)
- Complete all of the following
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18
General Sociology (Pathway)
- At least one elective Sociology course must be at the 300-level or higher (excluding SOC 350).
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for a bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.200
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage
- Completion of required General Education coursework
- Completion of 90 liberal arts & sciences credits (minimum)
Total Credits
37-39