Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Program Coordinator: Dr. Lafie Crum, Interim

The Sociology curriculum has three main purposes:

1.) To aid students in understanding social structure and inequality as well as the roles of social forces and ideas in shaping contemporary society;

2.) To provide a well-rounded education, preparing the student for a wide range of occupations, particularly those that work directly with people or with categories or groups of people;

3.) To provide a sound academic background for graduate study in sociology or or for such professions as law or the ministry.

The Sociology major is designed to give students a strong background in research design and social theory, as well as the tools for understanding the application of the discipline for contemporary social issues. Graduates of this major will be well prepared for professional school or graduate work in sociology, urban and regional planning, social work, and other programs. In addition, the Sociology major instills critical thinking and analytical skills that are of value to a variety of careers and professions, including economic development, social services, health care administration and support, Christian missions, and other occupations.

General Education Requirements / 54 hours

Students should become familiar with the requirements for their individual programs and work with their advisors to ensure that all degree requirements will be met. A guide sheet is extremely helpful in academic planning. Students wishing to major in Sociology can access a downloadable version (pdf) of the guide sheet at the top of this page, or he or she may obtain one from his or her Faculty Advisor or from the Registrar. The student has the ultimate responsibility for seeing that all academic requirements are being met.

Institutional – 18 hours: CIS 110, COMM 126, ENG 101, ENG 102, LE 101, PE 103

Humanities: 12 hours

Social Sciences: 12 hours

Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 12 hours

Sociology Major Requirements

42 hours

Sociology Major Requirements/42 hours
A. Sociology / 33 hours
Required: 18 hours – Soc 101, 370, 371, 460, 461, 489
Choose 15 hours (if not previously chosen) from:
Soc 102, 203, 211, 302, 303, 305, 312, 315, 320, 340, 350, 360, 365, 372, 405, Soc ___, 462-469;
B. Collateral / 9 hours (if not previously chosen)
Choose 6 hours from SSci 101, 410, Soc 102, Soc, 340;
Political Science / 3 hours
Choose from 300-400 level courses;

General Electives / sufficient to total 128 hours for graduation

Students are encouraged to consider courses that can lead to a second major or a minor. An emphasis in History, including the history of non-western societies, is a strong choice for this major. ENG 304 (Technical Writing) would enhance the student’s preparation for writing grant proposals, which are often necessary in the social science professions. Literature courses and Philosophy courses broaden the mind and offer the student a wealth of understanding and/or tolerance for the human condition. When selecting an elective, however, the important first consideration is that the student seek out an academic experience that he or she will enjoy.

Suggested Course Sequence

Freshman Year First Semester:

ENG 101
CIS 110
MATH 110, 112, 113, or 125
SOC 101
PE 103

Freshman Year Second Semester:

ENG 102
LE 101
BIOL 101
History Elective
Sociology Elective

Sophomore Year First Semester:

COMM 126
Sociology Elective
Sociology Elective
Sociology Elective
Political Science Elective
Humanities Elective

Sophomore Year Second Semester:

A Physical Science
PSY 101
ECON 210
Sociology Elective
General Elective

Junior Year First Semester:

General Elective
SOC 370
SSCI 310
Humanities Elective
Sociology Elective
History Elective

Junior Year Second Semester:

General Elective
SOC 371
Political Science Elective
General Elective
Sociology Elective
Sociology Elective

Senior Year First Semester:

SOC 461
Humanities Elective
Sociology Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Senior Year Second Semester:

SOC 489
Social Science Elective
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

This online information is the official text of the Alice Lloyd College Program Catalog 2018-20 and the Social Science Major Handbook. The College reserves the right to change at any time any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations or fees. Other publications supplement the Program Catalog and may be obtained from the appropriate office of the College. The provisions of these publications constitute an agreement – but not an irrevocable contract – between the student and the College.