Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Sociological Perspectives and Analysis

Effective Communicator

Describe how social factors in group and society influence individual behavior and the development of the social self.

Construct logical, cohesive, and persuasive arguments.

Describe the role of theory in making sense of social phenomena.

Locate, verify, evaluate, and correctly cite print and electronic resources.

Analyze a social phenomenon from both the macro and micro perspectives.

Exhibit proficiency in Standard American English for academic purposes.

Use the sociological imagination in analysis of social phenomenon and social reality.

Demonstrate knowledge of the power and ethical ramifications of language choice and communication style.

Applied Sociology

Innovative Thinking

Describe the role of research methods in furthering sociological knowledge.

Demonstrate clarity and logic in asking relevant questions and acquiring knowledge.

Analyze research data to make sociological claims.

Apply appropriate critical inquiry strategies (e.g., inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis) to issues and questions.

Produce a research report.

Make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information.

Use appropriate statistical methods for particular situations.

Content Areas of Sociology

Christian Worldview

Explain social processes through the functional, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives.

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to class.

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to gender.

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Analyze the U.S. stratification system in regards to race.