Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology provides students with a broad exposure to the theories, methods, and substantive areas of the discipline. Students receive training in social theory, research skills, and specialized course work.

Career Opportunities

A degree in sociology prepares students for a variety of careers in areas such as social work, human services, criminal justice, and health services administration. The B.A. degree also serves as a foundation for graduate work in sociology, as well as in other professional fields such as social work, public administration, law, and business.

Requirements (See Indiana University Kokomo Bulletin)

 

1. Students must satisfy the general arts and sciences degree requirements listed in the "Degree Requirements" section under "Division of Arts and Sciences."
2. Students must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours in sociology with a grade of C or higher in each course. The following 18 credit hours of courses are required:
   • S100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
   • S252 Methods of Sociological Research (3 cr.)
   • S340 Social Theory (3 cr.)
   • S470 Senior Seminar (3 cr.)
   • K300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)
   • S494 or S495 Internship or Research

3. In addition to the courses listed in requirement 2, students must complete a minimum of 15 additional, elective credit hours in sociology, to be selected from the following list:
   • S302 Organizational Life (3 cr.)
   • S314 Social Aspects of Health and Medicine (3 cr.)
   • S315 Work and Occupations (3 cr.)
   • S316 The Family (3 cr.)
   • S317 Inequality (3 cr.)
   • S325 Criminology (3 cr.)
   • S328 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.)
   • S331 Sociology of Aging (3 cr.)
   • S335 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.)
   • S338 Gender Roles (3 cr.)
   • S360 Topics in Social Policy (3 cr.)
   • S361 Cities and Suburbs (3 cr.)
   • S363 Sociology of Development (3 cr.)
   • S411 Sociology of Power (3 cr.)
   • S419 Social Movements and Collective Action (3 cr.)
   • S420 Topics in Deviance (3 cr.)
   • S431 Topics in Social Psychology (3 cr.)
   • S494 Field Experience in Sociology (3 cr.)
   • S495 Individual Readings in Sociology (cr. arr.)

Questions about the sociology major? Contact Joyce Webb (see faculty and staff page for contact information