Program Coordinator/Contact
Elizabeth Koob, Professional Advisor
School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies
Agricultural Engineering 110
605-688-6296
Program Information
The world awaits all who have a major in sociology. The mission of the School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies is to provide students with the theoretical and substantive knowledge to participate as skilled professionals within the institutions and organizations that shape our increasingly diverse and global society. Students receive a broad liberal arts education that will qualify them for many different kinds of occupations, such as group work with youth or the elderly, community development, business, college admissions, family planning, criminal justice, and other government jobs. In addition to majors in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology, the School also offers minors in Criminal Justice, Mental Health Services, Psychology, Social and Human Services, Sociology, and Youth and Community Work.
Student Learning Outcomes
In the Sociology major, students will:
- Apply sociological theories to understand social phenomena.
- Critically evaluate explanations of human behavior and social phenomena.
- Apply scientific principles to understand the social world.
- Evaluate the quality of social scientific methods and data.
- Rigorously analyze social scientific data.
- Use sociological knowledge to inform policy debates and promote public understanding.
Academic Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.2.
- A Grade of C or better in all major courses.
- No SOC class may be used for the major AND the Criminal Justice (CJUS) minor.
Course Delivery Format
The program offers coursework on campus, on-line, and at attendance centers around the state.
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