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Sociology—Bachelor of Arts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Website: Department of Sociology

College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 

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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provide the major with a strong foundation in sociological theory and research within the context of a modern sociological curriculum. The Department is committed to developing the “sociological imagination” and to fostering  action based on a progressive social consciousness. The Department is guided by the values of Catholic social doctrine, the mission of the University, and a high regard for scholarly academic work that leads to the enhancement of knowledge.

Sociology is a social science that studies society and the social activity of human beings. Sociologists are interested in discovering and explaining how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do, focusing on groups and categories of people sharing common characteristics. Empirical evidence, derived from scientific investigation, is fundamental to sociological inquiry. Sociological studies include culture, religion, government, economy, education, family, crime, sports, and race relations.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree Plan

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program requires a minimum of 121 credit hours to complete.

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 

Required Coursework

SOCI 1311Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI 3381Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

3

SOCI 3387Sociological Theory

3

PSYC 3351Social Psychology

3

And

CRJU 3384Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3

Or

POLS 2325Social Science Research Methods

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Sociology Coursework

21 additional credit hours are required in Sociology, at least 15 of which are upper-division courses.

Total Credit Hours:21

Minor

The Sociology degree program requires successful completion of a minor in a field other than Sociology.

View minors offered only by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

View all University of the Incarnate Word minors.