Degrees and Requirements

Sociology

Social justice and equality are the key elements to a peaceful and stable society. But our world is often plagued by the persistence of centuries-old problems such as racism, poverty, war, oppression, enslavement, political economic underdevelopment, crime, human exploitation, and environmental degradation. Sociology is a field of study that analyzes these social problems and phenomena, and how they continue to affect groups and societies. It also examines how social issues arise and how they have been addressed. Sociology allows us to discuss realistic solutions to these problems and issues, and why or how these options have failed or succeeded. Through the understanding of the dynamic relationships between social structure and human behavior, scholars of sociology have provided theories and approaches to explain social issues, social change, and social problems.

What can you do with a BA in Sociology? Employers look for people with the skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides:

• As a broad discipline, sociology cuts across many areas of the social sciences. Thus, a degree in sociology prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in public administration, politics, social and health services, criminal justice, business, education, counseling, social research journalism, public relations, and various other needs, especially those that require analytical skills and working with people from all social backgrounds;
• Knowledge and skills in sociological theories and research methods provide sociology students with the preparation for wide option of post-graduate work. A BA in Sociology is an extremely useful major for the preparation of graduate studies in sociology and other social science disciplines, as well as for law school;
• Globalization has impacted nearly every aspect of people’s lives around the world. The growth of both business and non-profit organizations at the national and international levels requires the recruitment of personnel who understand world affairs and appreciate diversity. A BA in sociology that focuses on global affairs would prepare sociology students with the capabilities needed in such organizations.

At La Roche University, a minimum of 120 credits is required for degree, the last 30 of which must be earned at the University. To graduate with a Sociology major, the following course work is required:

• 12 credits of major requirements
• 24 credits of major electives, must include 15 credits at 3000 level.  Sociology electives can also be taken in the form of individualized courses for juniors and seniors from the following: SOCL4051 and 4052, Sociology Internship I and II; SOCL4056, Directed Research; and/or SOCL4057, Independent Study.
• MATH1040, Probability and Statistics, is a prerequisite for the SOCL3011 Research Methods course. (3 credits).
• 47 General Elective credits, at least 11 credits of which must be taken outside of sociology.
• 37 University Core Curriculum credits (see http://www.laroche.edu/academics/core.asp to find out more).

Summary of Requirements

Core Sociology: 9 credits

• SOCL2040

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• SOCL3011

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  MATH1040 or CRIM2012

• SOCL4055

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  SR Status & permission of department chair

Major Electives: Select 24 Credits

• SOCL2022

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• SOCL2030

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• SOCL2038

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• SOCL2045

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• SOCL2061

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• SOCL2062

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• SOCL2070

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• SOCL3008

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• SOCL3020

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• SOCL3025

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• SOCL3026

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• SOCL3027

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• SOCL3029

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  PSYC1021 or PSYC1021H

• SOCL3030

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  ENGL1012

• SOCL3031

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• SOCL3037

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• SOCL3039

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• SOCL3040

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• SOCL3041

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• SOCL3050

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• SOCL3051

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Required Introductory Courses : Select 3 credits

• SOCL1021

  SOCL1021
  

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• SOCL1023

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• SOCL1034

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