Sociology
Department | Program | Courses
Department
Chairperson:J.
Burnside
Faculty: J.
Bouma
The study of sociology provides an understanding of human social
behavior and analysis of the social processes that unite as well
as separate us. Sociologists study structures that organize society—such
as social institutions, race, social class, and gender—as
well as processes that divide us—such as crime and deviance.
Both quantitative methods and qualitative methods of research are
used in sociology.
Sociology courses contribute to the liberal education of students
regardless of major. The major in Sociology will prepare students
for graduate work in sociology, social work, applied sociology,
or any field of study related to the sociological perspective.
Majors are expected to develop writing and quantitative-analysis
skills that enable them to carry out research in topics in which
they have an interest.
Graduates of the Berea College Department of Sociology are prepared
for employment in a wide variety of applied sociology and social
science careers.
The Department offers two majors—a B.A. Degree with a Major
in Sociology and a B.A. Degree with a major in Sociology Education,
with Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies, Grades
8-12.
Program
Major and Minor Requirements
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