The field of Sociology emerged as a scientific enterprise focused on a comprehensive understanding of the modem world, its origins, basic components. and central tendencies. As a member of this tradition, the Sociology Program at EKU provides students with an advanced understanding of the modem social structure and its institutions (politics, economics, religion, mass media, the family, labor markets), human group dynamics, social inequalities of class, gender, race, and sexuality, forms of human interaction, and social deviance (crime, juvenile delinquency). Sociologists also study regional issues such as social change in Appalachia and environmental concerns. Sociology faculty are skilled in teaching the theoretical foundations of sociology and methods of social research, while they teach students to think critically.

The broad knowledge base of sociology, combined with basic skills in research methods and analysis, widens students’ job opportunities in a rapidly changing economy where specialized jobs often become outdated Students who major in sociology are taught to think critically, communicate effectively, and respond constructively to the challenges and opportunities they will encounter. A major in sociology provides a gateway to many different professions.

Many sociology graduates move into careers in the following areas: social services, social media, data mining and analysis, human relations, Jaw and legal services, policy analysis, teaching, and health fields. Others find employment in management and administrative careers in government agencies as well as in a wide range of private sector firms. Still others work to achieve their goals in less traditional careers such as grassroots activism or private entrepreneurship.

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 45.1101

Summary Checklist for General Education

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Element 1
A: Written Communication		3
B: Written Communication		3
C: Oral Communication		3
Element 2
Quantitative Reasoning		3
Element 3
A: Arts		3
B: Humanities		3
Element 4
Natural Sciences		6
Element 5
A: Historical Science		3
B: Social Behaviorial Science		3
Element 6
Diversity of Perspectives Experiences		6
Total Hours		36

Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.

Major

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
University Graduation Requirements
General Education		36
Student Success Seminar
Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.)		1
Writing Intensive Course (hours incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category)
Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories)
ACCT - Sociology majors will fulfill the ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into major requirements below.)
SOC 470	Capstone Seminar in Sociology
Major Requirements
Core Courses
SOC 131	Introductory Sociology	3
SOC 232	Social Statistics	3
SOC 395	Research Methods in Sociology	3
SOC 462	Sociological Theory	3
SOC 470	Capstone Seminar in Sociology	3
Choose from one of the following:		3
SOC 205	Sexualities and Social Issues
SOC 235	Social Problems
SOC 245W	Sociology of the Family
Choose from 12 hours of upper-division Sociology electives		12
Free Electives
Choose from 53 hours of free electives		53
Total Hours		120