The sociology program emphasizes a combination of rigorous classroom preparation in sociological
theory/research with hands-on experience in the real world such as internships, police
ride-alongs, and the Books Behind Bars program. A two-course sequence in both theory and
research methods is required of all majors, and numerous sociology students have presented
their scholarly papers at undergraduate research conferences around the mid-west. The Department
also embraces a strong social justice philosophy and encourages student activism to bring
about a more just and humane world as envisioned by Catholic social teaching. The Students for
Social Justice, an activist student organization on campus, is sponsored by the sociology department.
Requirements for a Minor in Sociology, 18 hours
Soc. 101, 201, 205, 410, and six additional hours in Sociology, at least three of which must be at
the 300- or 400-level.
Requirements for a Major in Sociology: 30–51 hours
Required, minimum Department major, 30 semester hours: Sociology 101, 201, 205, 210, 235,
306, 323, 405, 410, and 419. Required, related course: Math 205.
