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The Sociology Program

With a major in sociology, you’ll gain new perspectives about social organizations, social divisions and inequality. In your senior year, you’ll have a research project in which you’ll get to delve into the world of human relationships, political relations and possibly demographic analysis. Come away with a better understand of interpersonal and societal intersections with a major in sociology.

Pick from a variety of interesting electives or choose a concentration in Social Justice or Social Work.

For more information, please contact Dr. Maureen Dolan, dolanm@mail.wou.edu.

SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK CONCENTRATION

  • SOC 301 Introduction to Social Work Credits: 4
  • SOC 305 Social Problems, Social Justice, Social Policy Credits: 4
  • SOC 317 Social Work Methodology: Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation Credits: 4
  • SOC 341 Community Action Credits: 4
  • or  SOC 409 Practicum: Latino/a Ed Mentor Credits: 1-16 Credits: 4
Sociology BA major requirements

SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION

  • SOC 305 Social Problems, Social Justice, Social Policy Credits: 4
  • SOC 340 Community Organizing Credits: 4
  • SOC 341 Community Action Credits: 4 or  SOC 409 Practicum: Latino/a Ed Mentor Credits: 1-16 Credits: 4
  • SOC 437 Sociology of Race/Ethnic Relations Credits: 4
  • SOC 450 Latin American Society Credits: 4
Sociology BA major requirements

SOCIOLOGY MINORS and CERTIFICATE

Choose from two tracks:

Sociology Theory and Research Community Services Emphasis

Sociology Minor Requirements
Certificate in Social Justice and Service Learning

See the latest Sociology course schedules –

Real Time Class Availability schedule

View Sociology Course Descriptions –

WOU Catalog

Need help choosing Sociology classes or have other advising questions?

 

Contact a Sociology Advisor:

 

Professor Maureen Dolan:  dolanm@wou.edu

Assistant Professor Becky Phillips: phillipsr@wou.edu

Or the Social Science Division Office

 

Contact

Division of Social Science 

Sharyne Ryals (503) 838-8288 | or e-mail: ryalss@wou.edu

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