Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

We offer a comprehensive BA-level curriculum. The BA degree in Sociology is a general degree in Sociology without an area of specialization. For the ISU Sociology BA, students are required to take Introduction to Sociology, Classical Social Theory, Sociological Methods, Social Statistics, Contemporary Sociological Theory, and Power, Class, and Prestige. They have their choice of various other elective courses to complete a total of 36 required credits for the major. The courses offered by the department are rigorous and cover various topics.

Students can add specific Criminology classes to the BA major requirements to meet requirements of a typical Criminology degree which requires a total of 39 credits.

BA in Sociology Program Objectives

To understand and apply core sociological theories.
To know how sociologists use the scientific method to gather information, analyze data, and reach tentative conclusions.
To think critically about systems of power and privilege in a diverse, global society and understand the effects of inequality.
To apply sociological perspectives and methodologies to community issues.

The interconnected programs in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology contribute together to the mission of the College of Arts and Letters and encourage collaboration with other departments and programs within the College. The Department focuses on research, practice, and service to the community. The community plays a pivotal role in the life of individuals and serves as a platform from which to study health and illness, diversity and social hierarchies, and criminal justice. The focus on community enables us to showcase the usefulness of Sociology for understanding society, to create a niche for Social Work, particularly in the areas of child welfare, gerontology, and sexual diversity, and to find a pivotal role for Criminology through emphasizing rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into the community. The agenda of the DHHS Healthy People 2020 serves as a foundation for conducting qualitative and quantitative research, theory building, and securing external funding.

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