Program Overview

Sociology, BA: Culture and Diversity

Program Overview

The Sociology, BA: Culture and Diversity concentration investigates the aspects of human life central to its definition, origins, and development of meaning, as well as how diversity within and resulting from these aspects impacts everyday society.

The Sociology Major

The Sociology major helps students identify and explain patterns of social life and human behavior by emphasizing how large-scale social phenomena (such as class, race, and gender inequality) affect the everyday experiences of individuals and vice versa. The major prepares students for a career in a variety of fields such as law, medicine and healthcare, marketing, education, scholarly and applied social research, social work, demography, journalism and media, management in the public and private sectors, administration, and government.

Program Requirements

• The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 34.
• Double majors may entail more course units.
• Course List:
  • College General Education Requirements and Free Electives
  • Foundational Approaches + Sectors + Free Electives: 20
  • Major Requirements:
    • Introductory Course: SOCI 1000 - Introduction to Sociology: 1
    • Sociological Theory: Select 1 course unit: 1
    • Social Research Methods:
      • SOCI 2000 - Sociological Research Methods: 1
      • Select 1 course unit in Advanced Research Methods: 1
      • Select 1 course unit in Statistics: 1
    • Culture and Diversity Concentration:
      • Select 3 course units in Concentration: 3
      • Available courses include:
        • SOCI 0003 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
        • SOCI 1060 - Race and Ethnic Relations
        • SOCI 1090 - Urban Sociology
        • SOCI 1070 - Media and Popular Culture
        • SOCI 1140 - Asian Americans In Contemporary Society
        • SOCI 2200 - Religion
        • SOCI 2210 - Race and the Media
        • SOCI 2610 - Latinos in the United States
        • SOCI 2640 - Media, Culture, and Society in Contemporary China
        • SOCI 2680 - Contemporary Immigration in the U.S.
        • SOCI 2903 - Exhibiting Black Bodies
        • SOCI 2905 - The Politics of Everyday Life in Africa
        • SOCI 2932 - Latinx Cultural History
        • SOCI 2973 - Culture on Trial: Race, Media & Intellectual Property
        • SOCI 2974 - Adivasis/Indigenous Peoples & British Colonialism in India
        • SOCI 2976 - American Race: A Philadelphia Story (SNF Paideia Program Course)
    • Additional SOCI Courses: Select 4 course units: 4
    • SOCI or Related Courses: Select 2 course units: 2
    • Research Poster: Complete Research Poster
  • Total Course Units: 34

Honors

Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.3 and a GPA of 3.5 in the major.

• Course List:
  • SOCI 4100 - Thesis Workshop I: 0.5
  • SOCI 4101 - Thesis Workshop II: 0.5
  • SOCI 4998 - Honors Independent Study (Or Approved Course): 1
  • Senior Thesis

Notes

• The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later.
• Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.