B.A. in Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services

Students who concentrate in Human Services will be prepared to seek jobs in the local, state and federal government human and social service agencies. They can also pursue opportunities with non-profit organizations ranging from neighborhood development agencies to child and elder services to health care institutions to immigrant support systems. Some typical job titles would include case manager, youth development worker, and patient advocate.

Degree and practical experience prepares students for a license in social work, pursuit of a master's in social work, non-profit management or public administration and doctoral studies

Requirements for a Departmental Major:

SOC1101 - Introduction to Sociology: Analysis of Society in Global Perspective
SOC2113 - Methods of Social Research
SOC3101 - Theories of Society
SOC4194 - Internship in Sociology: Field Research in Professional Settings
SOC4999 - Seminar in Sociology

Requirements for the concentration in human services:

SOC 1111 - Introduction to Social Work
SOC 2201 - The Practice of Social Policy

Three electives must be chosen from the following (one of which must be 3000-level):
SOC 2105 - Race, Ethnicity, and Group Relations
SOC 2115 - Family and Gender Roles
SOC 2119 - Age and Generations
SOC 2123 - Health Care: Systems, Structures and Cultures
SOC 2127 - Social Class and Inequality
SOC 3103 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
SOC 3104 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Recommended courses:
PHIL 2113 - Health Care Ethics
PSYCH 3601 - Counseling Theories and Techniques