Program: Sociology BS - Andrews University

Apr 10, 2025

2022-2023 Academic Bulletin

Sociologists study the formation and interaction of human groups and the individual’s relationship to social groups. There is a focus on the role of various groups in socialization of the individual into norms, values and behaviors. There is also a focus 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.

Total Credits - 124

Major - 41

Core - 23

SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
SOCI 350 - Social Policy Credits: 2
SOCI 425 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
SOCI 430 - Gender Roles in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOCI 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
SOCI 474 - Social Thought and Theory Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
SOCI 215 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
SOCI 255 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
SOCI 366 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
SOCI 420 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3

Electives - 18

Choose 18 credits from SOCI courses in consultation with an advisor.

Recommended electives for students seeking admission to graduate school:
SOCI 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey Credits: 3
SOCI 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis & SPSS Credits: 3

Cognates - 15

BHSC 225 - Global Social Issues Credits: 3
BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 210 - Anthropologies in Motion Credits: 3
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

Majors are required to take the Major Field Test in Sociology before graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program a student will be able to:

Think critically about human thought and behavior in individuals, sociocultural and ecological systems
Select credible sources of evidence from the behavioral sciences, and specifically in the area of sociology science
Conduct effective research projects in sociology from design through data interpretation
Apply ethical standards to scholarship and practice in Sociology
Apply principles and skills from Sociology to serve their communities
Write effectively about theories, data, and practice in Sociology
Speak effectively about theories, data, and practice in Sociology
Will prepare a professional plan for life after graduation
Apply principles from Sociology to understand and influence the development of faith across the life span
Know the key themes in relevant areas in Sociology