Sociology, B.A.
Students who major in sociology at Saint 直播自慰视频 University engage in the scientific study of human groups and their characteristics, changes, causes and consequences. Through teaching, research and service, sociology reveals a critical understanding of the different ways people relate to one another through the organization of society and how its structures and cultures influence lives.
At Saint 直播自慰视频 University, the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program鈥檚 subject matter ranges from family life to large-scale organizations, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, from poverty to prosperity and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport. Few fields have such a broad and exciting scope.
Curriculum Overview
SLU's bachelor's degree in sociology curricula include exciting fieldwork practicum courses and service-learning.
Students may complete the general sociology major or choose to use their sociology electives to pursue one of three concentrations:
Health and Medicine听Concentration
The health and medicine concentration focuses on the interplay of interactions, inequality and institutions that shape health and illness, both locally and globally. Students preparing for health-related fields find this area of concentration relevant.
Law, Crime and Deviance听Concentration
The law, crime and deviance concentration allows students to develop their sociological expertise on the making, breaking and enforcement of social norms. Students considering careers in law, forensic science and progressive law enforcement will be interested in this concentration.
Urbanization, Immigration and Demography听Concentration
The urbanization, immigration and demography concentration allows students to explore urban and community change and social justice. This concentration provides opportunities in careers in consulting, government, human services, social welfare, geoinformatics and geospatial statistics.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
SLU's Department of Sociology has many connections with social agencies throughout the St. 直播自慰视频 metropolitan area. Fieldwork practicums are available for sociology majors, including working at neighborhood centers in St. 直播自慰视频 or performing social research projects. Fieldwork practicums also provide an opportunity for students to be involved in agencies and organizations. Students meet with the department internship director for assistance in applying to any of the numerous local employment opportunities in St. 直播自慰视频.
St. 直播自慰视频 boasts an excellent research laboratory for how social behavior is determined by social structure and physical environment, how community is a major factor in shaping human behavior and how humans adapt to their community. The sociology major provides a strong background in social science education that combines theory and empirical analysis methods with an emphasis on social inequality and institutions. Students鈥 learning experiences may be enhanced through practical fieldwork experiences with St. 直播自慰视频 nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.
Careers
Graduates of SLU's sociology program are involved in diverse careers. They have occupied such positions as president of a management consulting firm, methodologist for a health organization and directors of community centers.
Graduates of the sociology program can also continue with graduate work in sociology or a wide range of programs, such as social work, law and health service fields.
直播自慰视频 Requirements
Saint 直播自慰视频 University also accepts the Common Application.
Freshman
All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant鈥檚 file.
To be considered for admission to any Saint 直播自慰视频 University undergraduate program, applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test.听
Transfer
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED.
Students who have attempted fewer than 24 semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must follow the above freshmen admission requirements. Students who have completed 24 or more semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must听submit transcripts from all previously attended college(s).
In reviewing a transfer applicant鈥檚 file, the Office of 直播自慰视频 holistically examines the student鈥檚 academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student鈥檚 ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint 直播自慰视频 University. Where applicable, transfer students will be evaluated on any courses outlined in the continuation standards of their preferred major.
International Applicants
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
- Proof of financial support must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint 直播自慰视频 University
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken post-secondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
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Tuition | Cost Per Year |
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Undergraduate Tuition | $54,760 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint 直播自慰视频 University education:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided through grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
Saint 直播自慰视频 University makes every effort to keep our education affordable. In fiscal year 2023, 99% of first-time freshmen and 92% of all students received financial aid and students received more than $459 million in aid University-wide.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, apply for admission by December 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information on scholarships and financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of issues related to diversity, inequality and social justice. Specifically:
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identify examples of cross-cultural diversity in beliefs and customs,
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identify examples of stratification by race/ethnicity, gender and social class, and explain how inequality affects life chances, especially for marginalized others, and听
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describe policies or practices that can help promote or impede social justice in local, national or global contexts
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- Graduates will understand the role of theory in social analysis. Specifically:
- describe the role of theory in building sociological knowledge,听
- compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations or identify assumptions in analyses and arguments, and
- apply theories to examples or situations
- Graduates will understand the role of qualitative and quantitative research methods in sociology. Specifically:
- compare and contrast methodological approaches for gathering data,听
- design a small study, and
- critically assess a published research report
- Graduates will communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Specifically:
- write a clear and convincing sociological analysis of an event, issue or problem,听
- make an oral presentation that is succinct, clear, convincing and professional,听
- use computerized and online resources to find information (e.g., databases, reputable internet websites, government statistics, etc.), and
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of information sources and assess which references are appropriate for academic research
听Sociology students must complete a minimum of 30 credits听for the major.
- A maximum of two anthropology courses may count toward the sociology major.
- A maximum of two anthropology, sociology and/or forensic science courses may count toward both the anthropology and sociology majors.
Code | Title | Credits |
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University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Introduction Requirements | ||
厂翱颁听1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
辞谤听厂翱颁听1110 | Introduction to Sociology: Diversity Emphasis | |
辞谤听厂翱颁听1120 | Introduction to Sociology: Diversity and Health Emphasis | |
Methods Requirement | ||
厂翱颁听2000 | Research Methods | 3 |
Theory Requirement | ||
厂翱颁听3150齿 | Anthropological Theory | 3 |
Research Requirement | ||
厂翱颁听4015 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
辞谤听厂翱颁听4025 | Qualitative Research | |
Senior Experience | ||
厂翱颁听4840 | Sociology Capstone | 3 |
辞谤听厂翱颁听4990 | Departmental Honors Thesis | |
Elective Courses | 15 | |
Choose 15 credits from courses with the "Sociology Elective" attribute from the list below: | ||
OR | ||
Students choose a 12 credit concentration and 3 credits elective with the "Sociology Elective" attribute. | ||
础狈罢贬听1200 | Introduction to Anthropology | |
础狈罢贬听2200 | Cultural Anthropology | |
厂翱颁听1500 | The Urban Community: Race, Class, and Spatial Justice | |
厂翱颁听3680 | Drugs and Society: Legal and Medical Implications of the "War on Drugs" | |
厂翱颁听3220 | Urban Sociology | |
厂翱颁听4640 | Demographic Methods, Analysis, and Public Policy | |
Concentrations: | ||
General Electives | 55-58 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Concentrations
Health and Medicine Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
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Concentration Elective Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from courses with the 鈥淪ociology -- Health & Medicine鈥 attribute, such as: | ||
厂翱颁听1120 | Introduction to Sociology: Diversity and Health Emphasis | |
厂翱颁听2360 | Health Inequalities in the U.S. | |
厂翱颁听2490 | Sociology of Medicine | |
Total Credits | 12 |
Law, Crime and Deviance Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
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Concentration Elective Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from courses with the 鈥淪ociology -- Law, Crime, and Deviance鈥 attribute, such as: | ||
厂翱颁听3680 | Drugs and Society: Legal and Medical Implications of the "War on Drugs" | |
厂翱颁听3580 | Deviant Behavior: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction | |
厂翱颁听3590 | Law and Society | |
Total Credits | 12 |
Urbanization, Immigration and Demography Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
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Concentration Elective Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from courses with the 鈥淪ociology -- Urbanization, Immigration, and Demography鈥 attribute, such as: | ||
础狈罢贬听2080 | Urban Poverty: A Global Perspective | |
厂翱颁听1500 | The Urban Community: Race, Class, and Spatial Justice | |
厂翱颁听4640 | Demographic Methods, Analysis, and Public Policy | |
Total Credits | 12 |
Continuation Standards
Students must have a GPA of 2.00 in sociology major coursework to be retained in the major.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits (excluding pre-college level courses numbered below 1000).
- Complete the University Undergraduate Core curriculum requirements.
- Complete major requirements: minimum of 30 credits required.
- Complete remaining credits with a second major, minor, certificate or electives to reach the minimum of 120 credits required for graduation.
- Achieve at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average, a 2.00 grade point average in the major(s), and a 2.00 grade point average in the minor/certificate or related elective credits.
- Complete department- and program-specific academic and performance requirements.
- Complete at least 50% of the coursework for the major and 75% for the minor/certificate through Saint 直播自慰视频 University or an approved study-abroad program.
- Complete 30 of the final 36 credits through Saint 直播自慰视频 University or an approved study-abroad program.
- Complete an online degree application by the required University deadline.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment听unless otherwise noted. 听
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Spring | Credits | |
颁翱搁贰听3200 | Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning (Should be taken in first 45 credit hours at SLU) | 3 |
颁翱搁贰听1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
厂翱颁听2000 | Research Methods | 3 |
General Electives | 6 | |
听 | Credits | 15 |
Fall | ||
CORE听1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
CORE听1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes / Must be taken at SLU) | 1 |
CORE听1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
厂翱颁听1100 or 厂翱颁听1110 or 厂翱颁听1120 |
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology: Diversity Emphasis or Introduction to Sociology: Diversity and Health Emphasis |
3 |
General Electives | 6 | |
听 | Credits | 15-16 |
Year Two | ||
Spring | ||
CORE听3800 | Ways of Thinking: Natural and Applied Sciences (taken any time) | 3 |
CORE听2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation (Cannot carry attributes) | 0 |
厂翱颁听3150齿 | Anthropological Theory | 3 |
SOC Elective | If you are completing a concentration, this course should be one of the electives in that concentration | 3 |
General Electives | 6 | |
听 | Credits | 15 |
Fall | ||
CORE听1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 60 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
CORE听1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
厂翱颁听4015 or 厂翱颁听4025 or STAT听1300 |
Quantitative Research Methods or Qualitative Research or Elementary Statistics with Computers |
3 |
SOC Elective | This elective may be selected from any Sociology course or approved Anthropology courses | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
听 | Credits | 15 |
Year Three | ||
Spring | ||
CORE听3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
CORE听4000 | Collaborative Inquiry (Pre-req: 60 earned credits, including CORE听1000, CORE听1500, and a minimum of 17 additional Core credit hours (total of 21 Core credits)) | 2-3 |
SOC Elective | If you are completing a concentration, this course should be one of the electives in that concentration | 3 |
General Electives | 7 | |
听 | Credits | 15-16 |
Fall | ||
CORE听2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
CORE听3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
SOC Elective | If you are completing a concentration, this course should be one of the electives in that concentration | 3 |
General Electives | 7 | |
听 | Credits | 15-16 |
Year Four | ||
Spring | ||
厂翱颁听4840 | Sociology Capstone | 3 |
General Electives | 12 | |
听 | Credits | 15 |
Fall | ||
CORE听3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World (May be added to a capstone for the major / Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
SOC Elective | If you are completing a concentration, this course should be one of the electives in that concentration | 3 |
General Electives | 11 | |
听 | Credits | 15 |
听 | Total Credits | 120-123 |