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
Degree Specific Credits: 39
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2021-22
Note: No more than 60 Sociology credits may count toward graduation.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Core Courses | 12 | |
General Sociology Electives | 9 | |
Upper-Division Writing Course | 3 | |
Inequality and Social Justice Concentration Requirements | 15 | |
Total Hours | 39 |
Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 |
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Complete three of the following courses, two of which must be 300-level or above: | 9 | |
NRSM 424 | Community Forestry & Conservtn | |
SOCI 130S | Soc of Alternative Religions | |
SOCI 211S | Introduction to Criminology | |
or SOCI 260S | Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency | |
SOCI 212S | Social Issues Southeast Asia | |
SOCI 221 | Criminal Justice System | |
SOCI 270 | Intro Development Sociology | |
SOCI 306 | Sociology of Work | |
SOCI 312 | Criminal Adjudication | |
SOCI 332 | Sociology of the Family | |
SOCI 335 | Juvenile Justice System | |
SOCI 345 | Sociology of Organizations | |
SOCI 346 | Rural Sociology | |
SOCI 350 | The Community | |
SOCI 362 | Sociology of Law Enforcement | |
SOCI 382 | Soc Psych and Social Structure or PSYX 360 Social Psychology | |
SOCI 423 | Sociology of Corrections | |
SOCI 438 | Seminar in Crime & Deviance | |
SOCI 470 | Environmental Sociology | |
SOCI 488 | Writing for Sociology | |
SOCI 498 | Internship | |
S W 423 | 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 |
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Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
SOCI 438 | Seminar in Crime & Deviance | |
SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | |
SOCI 488 | 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 |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
SOCI 220S | Race, Gender & Class | 3 |
or SOCI 275S | Gender and Society | |
SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | 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 |
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Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
SOCI 325 | Social Stratification | |
SOCI 355 | Population and Society | |
SOCI 435 | Law and Society | |
SOCI 442 | ISJ Service Learning | |
SOCI 443 | Sociology of Poverty | |
SOCI 446 | Prost & Human Trafficking | |
SOCI 471 | Gender and Global Development | |
SOCI 485 | Political Sociology | |
SOCI 498 | Internship | |
Total Hours | 9 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-