NCWC: Sociology

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The sociology program provides the student with tools useful in understanding the organization of social life. The course work directs the student into three basic areas: conceptual and research tools, social institutions, and social change. The curriculum also emphasizes skill development, especially in the areas of reading and communication, both oral and written. Majors are required to take a course in statistics and ten courses in sociology. There is also a minor in sociology, requiring six courses.

Many students choose to augment the basic curriculum by gaining practical experience in an internship. Interns do hands-on work in a variety of settings under the supervision of professionals in the field. These settings include a wide variety of non-profit organizations as well as public agencies. Other students choose to pursue independent research projects in collaboration with members of the faculty.

Pi Gamma Mu is an international honor society in social science open to sociology and other social science students of superior academic accomplishment. New members are inducted each spring.

Many professions today require the ability to understand group interactions. Further, it is not unusual for a person to change careers (not jobs, but type of work!) three or more times. Therefore, the study of sociology is excellent preparation for life. The B.A. degree in sociology specifically prepares a student for careers in the public arena of social services as well as the private arena of human services and human resources. Sociology majors can also pursue graduate work in sociology, social work, and other fields in the behavioral sciences and helping professions.

Courses:

Sociology
Other courses

Requirements for a major in Sociology (B.A. degree):

33 semester hours, including:

SOC 101, 215, 308, 410;
Three lower-level elective sociology courses;
Three upper-level electlve sociology courses (numbered 300 or above);
MAT 213.

NOTE: Mat 092 or placement is a prerequisite to MAT 213, which is a prerequisite to SOC 308. ENG 303 is recommended after successful completion of ENG 112.

Courses:

Sociology
Other courses

Requirements for a minor in Sociology:

18 semester hours, including:

SOC 101, 215, 410;
One lower-level elective sociology course;
Two upper-level elective sociology courses (numbered 300 or above).

Faculty:

Amy L. Karnehm Willis

Molly Weise

For More Information:

For more information about the program in Sociology at North Carolina Wesleyan, please contact a faculty member. For general information about admission to the College, please contact the Admissions Office.