社会学

You will analyze major social problems including racism and 贫困, learn the theories of addiction, perspectives on death and dying, and about environmental justice. Courses include cultural anthropology, 自我与社会, 越轨行为, 社会组织, 性与性别, 宗教社会学, 种族和民族, 解决冲突.

After completing two foundation courses, you can take part in research. 第三年, you can conduct field research, and some students choose to do an independent study.

Our 社会学 curriculum provides a flexible and adaptable liberal arts foundation. This allows you to professionally understand - and survive - our constantly changing world.

With our new Dual Degree 程序, you can earn a BA in 社会学 and a second degree in 社会工作，四年后. And if your goal is to earn a graduate degree, you may qualify for advanced standing in our 垃圾 程序. In five years, you can earn two undergraduate degrees and a Master of 社会工作.

At SAU, we believe in exploration and the power it has to shape you, personally and professionally. We 挑战 you with transformative experiences that can deepen your appreciation and understanding of different 文化. Learn more about Study Abroad 程序s.

Widen your worldview by attending student, university and community events, 讲座, and discussions on topics that touch lives here and across the world.

Service is fundamental to who we are as a university. 在SAU，你可以 see the world through the eyes of a refugee by helping one acclimate to life in the U.S. 给 a few hours to help campus neighbors prepare their homes for winter, clean litter from an iconic river, stand with your peers to advance social justice. Service expands your vision and understanding of the world, your community, and yourself. It is a perfect fit with 社会学. 现在就开始. 

If service is included in your future plans, we are one of few universities in Iowa offering 和平队预备, a 程序 that can make you a stronger candidate for volunteer positions within the 和平队 or other service 程序s. You'll gain skills and a cultural worldview that employers value and best of all, most students can earn the certificate - awarded by the 和平队 - without taking extra courses. 和平队预备 is a competitive edge that sets you apart and broadens your opportunities, no matter what path you choose. 点击这里 to learn more or contact your faculty advisor.

伊莎贝尔·瓦特圣. Ambrose 教育 and experience was transformative. 四年后, she grew from her self-description of "naive" to an educated and dedicated social justice advocate who knows who she is, 因为她的立场, and the unlimited potential she holds and will pursue. 2019年12月, Isabel graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 社会学 degree and a second major in Theology. 读她的故事.

Olivia Bratt ‘15 was active and involved at SAU. 阅读这个故事 about her experience and achievements.

Because sociologists address some of the most challenging issues of our time, it is an expanding field and fully open to those who craft policies and create 程序s. 社会学 majors have excellent social research skills that are highly valued by public, 私人, 或者非营利组织. You can also apply those sociological perspectives in the fields of business, 医疗保健, 刑事司法, 社会服务, 和政府.

Other career paths include human 资源, marketing, and public relations.

Your sociology degree is a strong academic base for advanced degrees in sociology, 社会工作, 法律, 和咨询, which expand your career opportunities.

• 汤娅·博茨，15岁 is attending Loyola University in Chicago.
• 詹姆斯·约斯特，14岁 在ISACorps工作, an 伊利诺斯州 state agency outreach group that assists students with as much of the college process as possible. Part of his responsibilities involves giving presentations and mentoring students at high 学校 throughout the state.
• Kaitlyn Koniuszy '11她在圣. 竞技宝app下载安装 in 2014 and works at Children's 首页 + Aid in Belleville, 伊利诺斯州, as an Adoption Preservation Therapist.
• 斯宾塞山'10 is a Product Analyst at Allsteel in Muscatine, Iowa.

妮可Pizzini，博士，主席和教授
克里斯·巴纳姆，博士，教授
Regina Matheson，博士，教授
扎卡里·卡莱尔博士，助理教授
杰弗里·麦克劳法学博士，讲师

• 汤娅·博茨，15岁 is attending Loyola University in Chicago.
• 詹姆斯·约斯特，14岁 在ISACorps工作, an 伊利诺斯州 state agency outreach group that assists students with as much of the college process as possible. Part of his responsibilities involves giving presentations and mentoring students at high 学校 throughout the state.
• Kaitlyn Koniuszy '11她在圣. 竞技宝app下载安装 in 2014 and works at Children's 首页 + Aid in Belleville, 伊利诺斯州, as an Adoption Preservation Therapist.
• 斯宾塞山'10 is a Product Analyst at Allsteel in Muscatine, Iowa.     

View 社会学 courses and descriptions in the course catalog

要求:
+SOC 101 Introduction to 社会学
SOC 200研究方法 in 社会学 and 刑事司法
社会学理论
社会学研讨会
SOC 430 Data Analysis in Social Research (4 credits)

At least one course from each of the following categories:
Self and Society: SOC 220, 235, 375
Social Organization and Change: SOC 210, 260, 360
Structures or Opportunity and Inequality: SOC 325, 340, 350, 365

选修课:
An additional six credits of sociology 

With our new Dual Degree 程序, you can earn a BA in 社会学 and a second degree in 社会工作. 

We've created a dual degree 程序 that allows you to earn a degree in 社会学 and second degree in 社会工作, 都是在四年内. This well-integrated 程序 connects the two degrees and leads to a successful career.

Our 32-credit hour BSW 程序 focuses on generalist practice, which means you'll gain skills that allow you to practice in various settings: hospitals, 临床的设置, 学校, 社会服务机构, 和更多的. You'll build 社会工作 practice skills that encompass an empowerment philosophy and allow you to work with individuals, 家庭, 组, 组织, and communities in a variety of settings with diverse populations.  

You'll take part in a culminating experience and internship. Our BSW students complete 400 hours of fieldwork, which lets you apply what you've learned in the classroom in real-world situations before graduation. You'll get to explore your interests, strengths, and fit within the diverse field of 社会工作. In addition, your BSW could lead to advanced standing in our accredited 垃圾项目, which means you could earn your graduate degree in one year, instead of two. That makes your 教育 more accelerated and affordable.

Talk to your advisor for more information.