Mar 28, 2024  
Fitchburg State University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, B.A.


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Sociology


Chairperson
 
 
 
Christine Shane      
Professors
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Coordinator
Jason Nwankwo Patricia Arend Zachary Miner Patricia Arend
       
       

Objectives for the Program in Sociology

The Sociology major was designed to provide students with refined approaches and methods of research and a broad understanding of the social world.

The curriculum has been developed to provide the theoretical background and research skills essential for work concerned with human behavior. Graduates of the program are prepared for immediate entry into a wide variety of occupations in business, education, industry, social service, and public service settings. In addition, many graduates continue formal study by enrolling in advanced degree programs in sociology and related fields.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to understand key sociological concepts
  • Students will be able to communicate sociological concepts effectively through the use of writing and/or oral skills
  • Students will be able to think critically about social skills and social theories
  • Students will be able to apply sociology to social life
  • Students will develop appropriate skills for conducting sociological research

Requirements for the Major in Sociology

The major requires 39 semester hours of course work. This total includes 12 semester hours of core Sociology courses, 24 semester hours of Sociology electives and 3 semester hours of Applied Statistics. Majors are encouraged to take advantage of relevant courses from the other three majors in the Behavioral Sciences Department. Bachelor of Art students are required to have foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level.

Speaking/Listening Requirement


Choose one course:

State and Federal Constitution Proficiency Requirement


Can be fulfilled by completing one of the following courses:

Math Requirement


Note:


+Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Junior/Senior Writing and Speaking/Listening Requirement

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