Sociology

Programs Offered:

B.A. or B.S. Sociology

Sociologists study the formation and interaction of human groups and the individual's relationship to social groups. Many focus on the role of various groups in socialization of the individual into norms, values and behaviors or on the development of major social institutions and how they interact with each other and impact socialization across time and cultures. Sociologists use a theoretical framework that examines how institutions and groups function for the success of a society, the conflicts that may be inherent in group interaction and how human beings can change institutions and their relationship. At Andrews University, students can choose to either take a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or a Bachelor of Science in Sociology.
OVERVIEW Program Type: Bachelors Degree Program Length: 120 Credits Format: On-Campus Program Entry: August or January Entry Deadline for August: July 15 Entry Deadline for January: November 15 Click here to apply now.	COST Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at this link.
To recieve a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes their chosen Major Requirements and Andrews Core Experience (ACE) Requirements. Some students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or second major. Below, there are some variations in requirements between the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Both options result in a bachelors degree and qualify the student for graduate school or employment. The B.A. degree includes the requirement for a modern language to at least the intermediate level and so has reduced major elective requirements to allow room for these language courses. Contact your academic advisor or the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences if you'd like more information or assistance in selecting a degree option based on your needs and career goals. Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY MAJOR: CORE REQUIREMENTS - 29 credits BHSC225 Global Social Issues SOCI119 Principles of Sociology SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society SOCI432 Research Methods II SOCI474 Social Thought & Theory Choose one of the following courses SOCI215 Introduction to Criminal Justice SOCI255 Juvenile Delinquency Choose one of the following courses SOCI420 Medical Sociology SOCI366 Drugs & Behavior Choose two of the following courses SOCI350 Social Policy SOCI455 Development Policy & Analysis SOCI470 Demography Cognates - 18 credits ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology BHSC230 Research Methods I PHIL224 Introduction to Philosophy PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC450 Social Psychology RELT340 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society Download a degree plan here.	BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY MAJOR: CORE REQUIREMENTS - 23 credits SOCI119 Principles of Sociology SOCI350 Social Policy SOCI425 Racial and Ethnic Relations SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society SOCI432 Research Methods II SOCI474 Social Thought & Theory Choose one of the following courses SOCI215 Introduction to Criminal Justice SOCI255 Juvenile Delinquency Choose one of the following courses SOCI420 Medical Sociology SOCI366 Drugs & Behavior MAJOR: ELECTIVES - 18 credits Choose 18 credits from SOCI courses in consultation with your advisor. Recommended electives for students seeking admission to graduate school: SOCI433 Research Methods III SOCI434 Research Methods IV COGNATES - 15 credits BHSC225 Global Social Issues BHSC230 Research Methods I PSYC450 Social Psychology RELT340 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society Choose one of the following: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology ANTH210 Anthropologies in Motion PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology Download a degree plan here.
ANDREWS CORE EXPERIENCE Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree. The J.N. Andrews Honors Program replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements for students who apply and are accepted to the program. Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at this link.
HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (first year): MATH145 Math for the (Mis)information Age (first year) COMM104 Communication Skills (first year) ENGL115 or 117 College Writing I (first year) ENGL215 College Writing II (first year) HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods 3 Religion courses of choice Choose one of the following (first year): RELT100 God & Human Life RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours Choose one of the following: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology BHSC225 Global Social Issues ECON208 Principles of Economics GBST101 Intro to Global Studies PLSC104 American Government PSYC101 Intro to Psychology SOCI119 Principles of Sociology Choose one of the following: BIOL100 Human Biology BIOL110 Principles of Biology CHEM100 Consumer Chemistry PHYS110 Astronomy	Choose one of the following: ART220 Language of Art ENGL255 Studies in Literature MUHL214 Enjoyment of Music MUHL250 Music to Change the world PHIL224 Intro to Philosophy Choose one of the following: INEN221 Intro to Innovation & Entrepreneurship A Studio Art Course An Ensemble or Applied Music Course Elementary/Intermediate Modern Language Course A second course from the list above (ART220, ENGL255, MUHL214, MUHL250, PHIL224) Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree are also required to complete a modern language through the intermediate level. Students who already speak a second language may be able to meet this requirement through a testing process. AU offers English and French on campus, with more options available through our Adventist Colleges Abroad partnership.
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