School of Arts and Sciences
Sociology

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Professor
James Fitzgerald (jointly with Modern Languages)

Associate Professors
Janine M. Fitzgerald
Dennis W. Lum
Mark C. Seis

Assistant Professors
Kalin L. Grigg
Patricia Sanchez-Flavian
Carey N. Vicenti

Sociology seeks to explore how our individual and collective biographies intersect history within society. The relationships between social structure and individual consciousness, historical processes and everyday life, and collective interests and individual prerogatives provide the sociological substance by which we become self-conscious. It is through the study of sociology that we become aware of the meaning of our everyday lives and recognize the extent to which we participate in the construction of social formations.

The sociological task of comprehending the relationships among individuals and groups is a significant part of any student's educational experience. Extensive work in sociology is recommended for students planning careers in human services. Health services administration, family case work, community planning and development, and criminal justice work are typical human service careers. Moreover, an emphasis in sociology provides foundational preparation for graduate work in sociology, social work, public administration, law, journalism, and other fields.

In order to cultivate critical consciousness and active participation in processes of development and change in society, the Sociology/Human Services curriculum is organized to facilitate the integration of theory (reflection) and practice (action). While participation in the human service and practicum courses forms the nucleus of the praxis experience, the Block Internship, Latin American, Community Services and Service Learning programs all provide further opportunities for engaging in field experience.

A minor in Sociology/Human Services is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in Sociology/Human Services are listed at the end of this section.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY/HUMAN SERVICES:
Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**Soc 100S Social Issues 4
Soc 200 Social Change and Human Services 4
Soc 210W Social Inquiry and Research Methods 4
Soc 300W Theories of Social and Personal Life 4
Soc 320 Community Service Practicum 8
Soc 421 Contemporary Social Analysis in the Southwest 4
Soc 496 Senior Seminar 4
Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements 32
Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.  
Other Departmental Requirements:
A minimum of 12 additional credits in Sociology/Human Services 12
Total Departmental Requirements 44
Free Electives (variable)  
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120
Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY/HUMAN SERVICES:  
Completion of 20 credits in Sociology/Human Services of which a minimum of 12 credits are in upper-division courses.