B.S. in Sociology
This degree is offered as a face to face or fully online program.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology prepares students to understand and deal
with diversity, modernization, and social change ranging from the local to global
scale. The core competencies of the program prepare students to enter careers requiring
technological facility, communication skills, data gathering and analysis skills,
community awareness and involvement, problem-solving, critical thinking, an understanding
of the structure and functioning of groups and organizations, greater awareness of
their environment, critical self-reflection, and interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Besides career preparation, specific concentrations in the major also provide background
for graduate study in sociology and other related disciplines.
With the applied focus on modernization and social change, students who graduate with a degree in Sociology that is complemented by a knowledge of other social sciences would be prepared to work as urban planners, demographers and data analysts, public survey workers, social research assistants, affirmative action officers, employee specialists, human resources trainers, criminologists in law enforcement and corrections, and numerous other occupations.
The program of study offers students both intellectual growth and marketable technical skills. Students who plan graduate work in sociology or related fields will likewise be introduced to the core studies necessary for the pursuit of their respective disciplines. Included in the curriculum are concentrations in:
Culture and Social Change
Students will acquire a global perspective and the conceptual tools necessary to work in a variety of professional settings and academic positions.
Criminology
Students will learn about the causes of crime, how to measure the extent of crime, and how to critically examine the approaches used to prevent, sanction, and change criminal behavior.
Medical Sociology
Students will develop a critical understanding of the health care delivery system and its various stakeholders, including patients, organizations, and providers. Other areas with the medical sociology concentration include aging, mental health, human sexuality, biotechnology and ethical issues, and substance abuse.
General Sociology
Students will be able to choose among all Sociology courses to customize a course of study that is specific to their interests and career goals.
For more information on specific classes, see our Sociology degree information in the KSU Undergraduate Catalog.
A note to our Online Students
For the Online B.S. in Sociology program, we do not offer every online class every semester. Please seek advisement early and map out your degree plan accordingly.
Please use the following link to get more information about being an online only student at KSU: Online Learning at KSU
