Sociology (BA)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester
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Introduction
Sociology is the scientific investigation of the social world that provides students with a deeper understanding of themselves, social problems, and social institutions. Most importantly, sociology equips students with the skills necessary to engage in social science research and elicit social change.
The Sociology program at Lindenwood has grown over 60% in the last five years and pride itself on providing students with many experiences and opportunities to best prepare them for the job market and/or graduate school. The advantages of majoring in Sociology at Lindenwood include, but are not limited to:
- Undergraduate research and internship opportunities built into the curriculum
- An applied focus to prepare students to use their knowledge and skill to solve social problems
- Assigned faculty advisors/mentors to provide academic, career, and internship guidance
- Concentration electives within the curriculum to allow students to explore interdisciplinary interests and opportunities
- Total credit hours that allow for double major opportunities
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for sociologists is $83,420. The current job market shows approximately 3,200 sociology jobs within the United States at a 4% growth rate. Sociology majors are trained to conduct research, analyze situations, and critically evaluate problems for both non-profits and for-profit companies. Recent Lindenwood graduates have gained employment at the following locations:
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Compass Health Network
- Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
- Rebuilding Together St. Louis
- Department of Children and Family Services
- The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
- Allegis Global Solutions
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
10 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- SOC 10200 Basic Concepts of Sociology
- SOC 21100 Introduction to Applied Sociology
- SOC 42000 Sociological Theory
- SOC 46000 Senior Capstone in Sociology
Statistics Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MTH 14100 Basic Statistics
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
Methods Coursework
3-6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CCJ 33300 Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice
or - PSY 30400 and PSY 30600 Basic Research Methods (3) and Behavioral Science Statistics (3)
Sociology Elective Coursework
15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- SOC 21400 The Family
- SOC 22000 Social Problems
- SOC 29000-29999 Special Topics in Sociology
- SOC 30400 The Sociology of Gender Roles
- SOC 31800 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
- SOC 32100 Urban Sociology
- SOC 32200/CCJ 32200 Social Deviance
- SOC 33500 Sociology of Sport
- SOC 39000-39999 Special Topics in Sociology
- SOC 40000 Undergraduate Research
- SOC 45000 Internship in Sociology
- SOC 48900 Honors Project
Concentration Elective Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CCJ 32000 Race, Crime, and Punishment
- DSCI 30100 Data Analysis with R
- GEO 10300 Human Geography
- GEO 20000 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- GS 20101 A Global Introduction to Gender Studies
- GS 30000 Gender Theory
- HIST 33100 History of Gender in America
- HIST 33400 History of Racism in America
- MTH 34500 Regression Analysis
- NPA 20001 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations and Community Service
- NPA 35100 Volunteer Management
- NPA 37100 Grantwriting
- NPA 38400 Program Planning and Evaluation
- PHS 20000 Foundations of Public Health
- PHS 22000 Public Health and Social Justice
- PSY 10000 Principles of Psychology
- PSY 33400 Social Psychology
- SOC 32600/CCJ 32600 Drugs and Society
- SW 24000 Human Diversity and Social Justice
- SW 37000 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I