As a SOC graduate, you will understand the complex nature of social lives, social problems, social change, social structure, social stratification, diverse communities, social behavior and social challenges. You will apply real-world research methods and theoretical analysis to evaluate social policy, social structure and programs and find practical solutions to complex social problems. You will develop skills in creativity, innovation, critical thinking, community problem solving, and community building. Courses in this program focus on the study of the structure and changes of social life and relationships, and on contemporary issues in areas such as the family, crime, religion, race and ethnic relations, urban communities, aging, gender roles, and law.
Learning experiences and assignments in this Sociology degree program emphasize the application of theories and problem solving solutions in human services settings. Course topics include:
· Social Problems
· Social Theory
· Society and the Individual
· Drugs and Substance Abuse
· Gender and Society
· Race and Ethnic Relations
· Crisis Intervention