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Sociology (B.A.)

The sociology program at Marymount fosters critical reflection on global issues of diversity, inequality, and social justice. The curriculum challenges students to develop a sociological perspective by taking an analytical approach to understand social life. Through coursework, research, and community-based learning, students develop career skills as well as an appreciation for the importance of community engagement.

Students gain analytical skills in the practical application of social theory and research design and will apply these skills to address social injustice locally and globally. Applied theory and research methods are woven throughout the coursework, which ends with a year-long practicum experience. This senior experience provides students with networking opportunities, as well as a chance to engage in research in a real-world setting.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology at Marymount University will provide students with a global perspective and cultural competence, preparing them for a wide range of career paths. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to

apply skills of the sociological imagination to real world problems;
analyze diversity in promoting social justice;
apply quantitative, qualitative, and visual research to address a global social issue;
demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication; and
demonstrate an appreciation for how diversity contributes to ethical reasoning in a social justice context.

Internship Prerequisite: When all other requirements are successfully completed, the first semester of the senior year the student is placed for 140 hours (3 credits) in their internship, which will be a community engagement project (SOC 400). Prerequisites for the internship are a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, a grade of C- or higher in all required courses for the major, a minimum of 18 credits earned at Marymount, and permission of the internship coordinator.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.

Residency Requirement: Transfer students must complete the internship and at least 18 credits in Marymount sociology courses, including SOC 350, SOC 351, SOC 352, and SOC 495.

Degree Requirements — Sociology

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology

SOC 203 The Global Village

SOC 350 Social Justice

SOC 351 Addressing Injustice: Qualitative Methods

SOC 352 Addressing Injustice: Quantitative Methods

SOC 400 Internship

SOC 495 Senior Practicum

Three (3) electives from the following: SOC 204 Engaging Diversity, SOC 261 Through the Sociological Lens I, SOC 306 Social Class in Arlington, SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity, SOC 360 Britain Today: Myth and Reality, SOC 361 Through the Sociological Lens II, SOC 365 Gender Inequality in Global Perspective, SOC 375 Topics in Human Rights. The global experience requirement can be fulfilled by a semester abroad, summer study abroad, or foreign language (3 credits).

Sample Degree Plan — Sociology

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology (SS-1 core course) § *

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

One (1) elective

Year One — Spring

One (1) elective § *

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course (biology recommended)*

PSY 101 General Psychology (SS-1 core course)*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1) core course*

Year Two — Fall

SOC 203 The Global Village § **

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Math requirement - MA 132 Statistical Analysis recommended (MT core course)*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

One (1) elective

Year Two — Spring

SOC 350 Social Justice § **

One (1) major elective § **

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

POL 104 American Government, ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics, or ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS-1 core course) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Three — Fall

SOC 351 Addressing Injustice: Qualitative Research Methods §

One (1) major elective § **

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Two (2) electives

Year Three — Spring

SOC 352 Addressing Injustice: Quantitative Research Methods § **

Global experience course §

One (1) elective

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course*

Year Four — Fall

SOC 400 Internship § *

One (1) major elective §

Three (3) electives

Year Four — Spring

SOC 495 Senior Practicum § *

One (1) major elective §

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Two (2) electives

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core on page 42 and Course Descriptions on page 140 for further information.

** See Major Requirements for course selections.

Sociology (Minor)

Minor Requirements

Five (5) courses: SOC 350 Social Justice, SOC 351 Addressing Injustice: Qualitative Research Methods, and SOC 352 Addressing Injustice: Quantitative Research Methods. Any two (2) of the following electives: SOC 306 Social Class in Arlington, SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity, SOC 365 Gender Inequality in Global Perspective, and SOC 375 Topics in Human Rights. (a total of 15 credits).

Social Entrepreneurship (Minor)

See social entrepreneurship minor on page 116 under Interdisciplinary Studies in the School of Business Administration.

Social Justice (Minor)

This minor is open to students in any major. It allows students to analyze those groups most in need of justice. By analyzing the consequences of inequality, these students examine ways of empowering the marginalized and voiceless to work effectively on their own behalf by developing community strategies that enable change.

Minor Requirements

Five (5) courses: SOC 350 Social Justice, SOC 351 Addressing Injustice: Qualitative Research Methods or SOC 352 Addressing Injustice: Quantitative Research Methods, SOC 421 Project or SOC 433 Research. Any two (2) of the following electives: SOC 306 Social Class in Arlington, SOC 322 Racial and Ethnic Diversity, SOC 365 Gender Inequality in Global Perspective, SOC 375 Topics in Human Rights

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