Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology program at Xavier University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and social structures, enabling them to become a force for positive change. Sociology, the study of social life, has a broad scope, ranging from the study of the family to hostile mobs, and from the behavior of individuals and groups in complex organizations to the role of sport in society.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Sociology program is as follows:

• First Year:
  • Fall:
    • SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology (3cr.)
    • PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy (3cr.)
    • ENGL 101: English Composition (3cr.)
    • History Elective (3cr.)
    • Second Language (3cr.)
    • CORE 101 (0cr.)
  • Spring:
    • SOCI 180: Culture & Society (3cr.)
    • THEO 111: Theological Foundations (3cr.)
    • Historical Perspectives (3cr.)
    • Mathematical Perspectives (3cr.)
    • Second Language (3cr.)
    • CORE 102 (0cr.)
• Sophomore:
  • Fall:
    • SOCI 200: Foundational Social Theory (3cr.)
    • ENGL 205: Literature and Moral Imagination (3cr.)
    • Philosophical Perspectives (3cr.)
    • Scientific Perspectives (3cr.)
    • Humanities Elective (3cr.)
  • Spring:
    • SOCI 365: Contemporary Social Theory (3cr.)
    • MATH 156: General Statistics (3cr.)
    • Social Science Elective (3cr.)
    • Natural Science Elective (3cr.)
    • Theological Perspectives (3cr.)
• Junior:
  • Fall:
    • SOCI 352: Investigating Social Life I (3cr.)
    • Sociology Elective (3cr.)
    • Creative Perspectives (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
  • Spring:
    • SOCI 353: Investigating Social Life II
    • Sociology Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
• Senior:
  • Fall:
    • Sociology Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective
  • Spring:
    • Sociology Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)
    • General Elective (3cr.)

Outcomes

98% of Xavier students, including those in the sociology major, are working, volunteering, or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2023). Jobs held by sociology alumni include:

• Director of Public Relations
• Attorney
• Hospital Administrator
• Airline Sales Executive
• College Professor
• Advertising/Marketing Account Executive
• Director of Social Services
• Police Officer

Sample Courses

The following are sample courses offered in the Sociology program:

• Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 101)
• Culture and Society (SOCI 180)
• Foundational Social Thought (SOCI 200)
• Sociology of Sport (SOCI 232)
• Collective Behavior (SOCI 265)
• Urban Anthropology (SOCI 360)

Clubs

The following clubs are available to Sociology students:

• Recreational Sports
• Student Government Association
• Alternative Breaks
• Educators for Justice

Related Programs

The following programs are related to the Sociology major:

• BS in Criminal Justice
• BA in Gender and Diversity Studies
• BA in History
• BSBA in Management
• BA in Philosophy
• BA in Political Science
• BS in Psychology
• BS in Theology

Related Minors

The following minors are related to the Sociology major:

• Catholicism and Culture
• Criminal Justice
• Gender and Diversity Studies
• History
• Management
• Peace and Justice Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Communication
• Political Science
• Political Thought
• Psychology
• Public History
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Theology

Related Graduate Programs

The following graduate programs are related to the Sociology major:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• School Counseling
• Psychology

Program Features

The Sociology program at Xavier University offers the following features:

• Pursue your unique interests
• Explore topics like social inequality, race and ethnicity, gender studies, globalization, social movements, criminology, and research methods
• Flexible pathways to success
• A sociology degree opens doors to a vast array of career paths
• Hands-on learning experiences
• Located in a city of opportunity
• Jesuit Education
• For the greater good

FAQ

The following are frequently asked questions about the Sociology program:

• What jobs can you get with a degree in sociology?
  • Social worker
  • Case manager
  • Community organizer
  • Policy analyst
  • Program coordinator
  • Public relations specialist
  • Market researcher
  • Human resources specialist
  • Data analyst
  • Researcher
• What skills do sociology majors gain?
  • Problem-solving
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Survey design
  • Cultural awareness
  • Theoretical frameworks
  • Social analysis
• Does Xavier offer an honors program for sociology majors?
  • Yes, the University Scholars Honors Program offers incoming students a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree.