Sociology majors study human relationships, society, cultural norms and values, along with research methods to develop an objective view on social relationships that leads to a deeper understanding of current social problems.
Graduates of our program are prepared for graduate school or positions in:
- Criminal justice
- Business
- Human services
- Government
- University administration
- Social work
20% of our sociology graduates attend graduate school, 50% are employed in social services and criminal justice, and 30% are employed in other fields.
Quick Info
- Small class sizes
- Dedicated faculty with “real-world” experience
- Flexible major that works well as a double major with many others
- Preparation for graduate school or career positions
- Intriguing courses for the intellectually curious and the practically minded student
- Opportunities for independent study and field experience
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Sociology.
Minimum at Elms College: 9 credits/Minimum GPA: 2.0
Required Courses (33 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 3005 | Social Research | 3 |
Nine electives (27 credits) selected from sociology course offerings, balancing courses at the 2000 (formerly 200) and 3000 (formerly 300) levels |
Click to view course requirements for the minor in Sociology minor.
Minimum at Elms College: 9 credits/Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minor Requirements (18 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Five electives (15 credits) selected from sociology course offerings, balancing courses at the 2000 (formerly 200) and 3000 (formerly 300) levels | 3 |