Sociology B.A. - Inequality and Social Justice
Inequality is at the core of most sociological inquires. The concentration in inequality and social justice examines the causes and consequences of inequalities based on class, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Social inequalities at the local, national, and global levels are studied, as are the political, legal, and social processes that contribute to or reduce inequalities. Ethical elements of social justice are considered with regard to inequality. A concentration in inequality and social justice prepares students for employment in a variety of government and private-sector agencies, especially in social services, or for graduate school in Sociology. It also provides valuable preparation for related fields such as law, social work, education, counseling, politics, and public administration.
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Inequality and Social Justice Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| General Sociology Electives | 9 | |
| Upper-Division Writing Course | 3 | |
| Inequality and Social Justice Concentration Requirements | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 39
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: No more than 60 Sociology credits may count toward graduation.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 202 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI 318 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 455 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Sociology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses, two of which must be 300-level or above: | 9 | |
| Community Forestry & Conservation | ||
| Sociology of Alternative Religions | ||
| Introduction to Criminology | ||
| Social Issues Southeast Asia | ||
| Criminal Justice System | ||
| Intro Development Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Work | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Juvenile Justice System | ||
| Sociology of Organizations | ||
| Rural Sociology | ||
| The Community | ||
| Sociology of Law Enforcement | ||
| Sociology, Psychology, and Social Structure | ||
| Sociology of Punishment | ||
| Sociology of Corrections | ||
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Deviant and Criminal Behavior | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Writing Course
Note: A non-sociology upper division writing course from another department may be substituted for this requirement with departmental consent.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Inequality and Social Justice Concentration Requirements
Concentration Core
Note: Students should complete SOCI 220S or SOCI 275S first, and complete at least 2 advanced ISJ electives before taking SOCI 441.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SOCI 220S | Race, Gender & Class | 3 |
| or SOCI 275S | Gender and Society | |
| SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Concentration Electives
Note: It is recommended that students take SOCI 442 or SOCI 498 concurrent with SOCI 441.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Social Stratification | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| ISJ Service Learning | ||
| Sociology of Poverty | ||
| Prostitution & Human Trafficking | ||
| Gender and Global Development | ||
| Political Sociology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-