Sociology Major

Jennifer L. Huck	Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Rebecca Imes	Chair of Communication, Criminal Justice and Sociology; Professor of Communication
Kelly Pinter	Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Aaron Routhe	Senior Lecturer of Sociology and Sustainability; Program Advisor (arouthe@carrollu.edu)

Program Description

The Sociology Program at Carroll University focuses on the causes and consequences of societal inequalities such as health and environmental disparities experienced by individuals, organizations, and social groups. It offers a major in Sociology, as well as minors in General Sociology , Sociology of Health , and the Sociology of Sustainability . Sociology Majors examine social, cultural, and even ecological aspects of human action and social change using Medical Sociology or Sociologies of Health, and Environmental Sociology or the Sociology of Natural Resources.

The Sociology Program catalog offers recommended ‘course tracks’ for those interested in working in the vocational fields of Social Work, Sustainability, and Community Development; various other careers including pre-law, occupational therapy and physical therapy; or pursuing further education in a Master of Social Work (MSW) or other graduate programs such as urban planning, student affairs, environmental education, and more!

Besides building individuals’ Sociological Imaginations and knowledge, sociology coursework includes practicing vocationally-relevant skills and techniques for analyzing social science data with effective critical-thinking and communication. Classes feature experiential learning activities applying course knowledge to ‘real-life’ scenarios in- and outside the classroom through auto-biographical reflection, role-playing pedagogy, community engagement, and case study analysis projects.

Learning Outcomes for Sociology

At the conclusion of their scholarly studies, campus learning experiences, and community participation or service, Sociology majors and graduates will be able to:

Describe examples of how social and cultural forces influence individuals’ actions and interactions with others using knowledge of the discipline of Sociology.
Explain systemic patterns of inequality experienced by members of different race, gender, class and other social groups using a Sociological Imagination.
Identify opportunities and obstacles for engaging in meaningful social change to address contemporary issues by practicing Sociological Mindfulness.
Apply Human and Data Literacies, and Systems Thinking and Cultural Agility Capacities, to aspects of their everyday lives in both personal and vocational (career) contexts.
Communicate effectively and creatively with peer scholars in traditional (oral, written) and non-traditional formats and mediums.

Sociology Major (40 Credits)

Four Required Core Courses
Plus four additional 4-credit 100- or 200-Level Electives* in Sociology (* excludes SOC 114 )
Plus two additional 4-credit 300-Level Electives (non-Core Major courses) in Sociology

Recommended Career-Course ‘Tracks’ or ‘Pathways’

Sociology Majors may use a recommended curriculum ‘track’ as a guide for choosing courses to meet their Elective course requirements based on their emerging vocational interests and desired career goals. It is not necessary to take all listed courses to complete major requirements, and courses listed in other tracks may be taken as needed or desired. Majors are encouraged to select a secondary major, or multiple minors, that reflect their career and personal interests, and further prepares graduates for greater success in a more rapidly changing world.

Social Work

SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems 4 Hour(s)
SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 130 - Culture and Crime 4 Hour(s)
SOC 160 - Health & Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Criminal Justice 4 Hour(s)
SOC 215 - Social Gerontology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 235 - Gender and Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 323 - Community Development & Social Change 4 Hour(s)
SOC 324 - Medical Sociology & Inequality 4 Hour(s)
SOC 334 - Social Values & Public Policy 4 Hour(s)
SOC 346 - Survey Design and Analysis in the Social Sciences 4 Hour(s)

Sustainability (Environmental)

SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems 4 Hour(s)
SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 160 - Health & Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 202 - Society and Ecology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Criminal Justice 4 Hour(s)
SOC 242 - Environmental Justice & Concern 4 Hour(s)
SOC 301 - Social Movements & Activism 4 Hour(s)
SOC 323 - Community Development & Social Change 4 Hour(s)
SOC 332 - White Collar and Environmental Crime 4 Hour(s)
SOC 334 - Social Values & Public Policy 4 Hour(s)
SOC 346 - Survey Design and Analysis in the Social Sciences 4 Hour(s)

Pre-Law

SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems 4 Hour(s)
SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 130 - Culture and Crime 4 Hour(s)
SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Criminal Justice 4 Hour(s)
SOC 235 - Gender and Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 242 - Environmental Justice & Concern 4 Hour(s)
SOC 301 - Social Movements & Activism 4 Hour(s)
SOC 332 - White Collar and Environmental Crime 4 Hour(s)
SOC 334 - Social Values & Public Policy 4 Hour(s)
SOC 380 - Internship in Applied Sociology 4 Hour(s)

Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy

SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems 4 Hour(s)
SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 160 - Health & Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 215 - Social Gerontology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 235 - Gender and Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 301 - Social Movements & Activism 4 Hour(s)
SOC 324 - Medical Sociology & Inequality 4 Hour(s)
SOC 346 - Survey Design and Analysis in the Social Sciences 4 Hour(s)

Community Development

This ‘track’ can be customized from available courses based on individual interest and goals in consultation with a Sociology program faculty advisor.

SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems 4 Hour(s)
SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 160 - Health & Society 4 Hour(s)
SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Criminal Justice 4 Hour(s)
SOC 215 - Social Gerontology 4 Hour(s)
SOC 242 - Environmental Justice & Concern 4 Hour(s)
SOC 301 - Social Movements & Activism 4 Hour(s)
SOC 323 - Community Development & Social Change 4 Hour(s)
SOC 324 - Medical Sociology & Inequality 4 Hour(s)
SOC 334 - Social Values & Public Policy 4 Hour(s)
SOC 346 - Survey Design and Analysis in the Social Sciences 4 Hour(s)
SOC 380 - Internship in Applied Sociology 4 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Science Requirements

SOC 114 Social Science Statistics is not a Sociology Program course. It may not be used as a SOC Major-Elective course. It is a CMP 114-equivalent course that may be used to meet the B.S. requirement.

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s) and
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
or
MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher and
CSC 110 - Problem Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major