Applied Sociology
¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp University's bachelor of arts degree in applied sociology provides a core of knowledge, first hand experience with conducting research, and the necessary social values to prepare ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps for careers or advanced degrees in the field of sociology. The program maintains an educational philosophy characterized by the sharing of learning between professor and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp. Students with sociological research and theoretical skills will find themselves with a critical vantage point to prepare for the emergent occupational roles within our rapidly changing society. The department offers senior ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps options for a thesis, local internship, paid cooperative education placement or a Washington, D.C. internship. Topics of study include Sociology, Families in a Changing Society, Human Needs and Global Problems, Contemporary Social Problems, Sociological Research Methods, Human Trafficking, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Statistics in Social Science, and Diversity, Oppression, and Social Justice.
- SOC 214: Grief and Loss (3 credits)
- SOC 312: Services and Resources for the Aged (3 credits)
- SOC 475: Sociology Internship at an approved site serving older adults (3-6 credits)
- Three (3) Electives: Must support content on aging and be approved by advisor.
- SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
- SOC 101: Contemporary Social Problems (3 credits)
- SOC 204: Diversity in Society: Oppression and Social Justice (3 credits)
- SOC 342: Global Problems and Social Change (3 credits)
- Three (3) Approved Electives (9 credits)
- SOC 101: Contemporary Social Problems (3 credits)
- SOC 204: Diversity in Society, Oppression, and Social Justice (3 credits)
- SOC 342: Global Problems and Social Change (3 credits) OR SOCW 307: Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
- SOCW 107: Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
- SOCW 220: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3 credits)
- SOCW 304: Social Welfare Analysis (3 credits)
A 21-credit gerontology minor is offered for ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps wishing to enhance their chosen degree program. Students in this program must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in minor courses. The course requirements for the gerontology minor include:
The program in Sociology maintains an educational philosophy characterized by the sharing of learning between professor and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp. Students with sociological research and theoretical skills will send themselves with a critical vantage point to prepare for the emergent occupational roles our rapidly changing society is bringing forth. The department offers senior ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps options for a thesis, local internship, paid cooperative education placement, or Washington, DC internships.
A 21-credit Sociology minor is offered for ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps wishing to enhance their chosen degree program. Students in this program must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in minor courses. The courses required for this minor are:
An 18-credit Social Justice minor is offered for ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps wishing to enhance their chosen degree program in gaining a holistic and hands-on approach to many of the injustices and societal complexities in our world today. Students in this program must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in minor courses. The course requirements for the Social Justice minor include:
Elizabeth Sanders, MSSA, LCSW
Chair, Department of Applied Sociology/Social Work
Office: Preston 108
Meet the Faculty
Applied Sociology/Social Work
Maria Garase
Dean, The School of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice
