Sociology, B.A.

Electives

Students must complete five elective courses, at least four of which must be at the 300- to 400-level (see list of Sociology electives below).

Although a student is free to complete the major requirements with any combination of Sociology electives, the department believes that the major program is greatly strengthened and better organized when there is judicious selection of electives. The department makes available to every student who declares a major in Sociology an Undergraduate Advisor. The student is expected to plan a total academic program with the assistance of the departmental advisor.

• SOC 203 - Sociology of Poverty
• SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology of the Third World
• SOC 260 - Deviance in the United States
• SOC 305 - Urban Sociology
• SOC 306 - Urban Ethnography
• SOC 307 - Community Organizing and Leadership Development
• SOC 311 - Individual and Society
• SOC 312 - Sociology of Mental Illness
• SOC 313 - Mental Health Services and Policy
• SOC 314 - Sociology of Sports
• SOC 316 - Sociology of Aging
• SOC 317 - Sociology of Gender
• SOC 319 - Sociology of Religion
• SOC 320 - Globalization
• SOC 343 - Medical Sociology
• SOC 345 - Social Control
• SOC 357 - Sociological Explanation
• SOC 380 - Racial and Ethnic Inequality
• SOC 388 - Sociology of Work and Organization
• SOC 490 - Sociology Internship
• SOC 496 - Independent Readings in Sociology

Internships in Sociology

Students may qualify for an internship in Sociology (SOC 490 ) by achieving an overall GPA of 3.0 in the major or minor, completion of the required courses, and junior or senior standing. Students who qualify must arrange an internship with the departmental coordinator (call 216-687-4500). Internships may be for up to 6 credit hours. However, only 3 of these hours may be applied toward the requirements for the major.