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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
BA, Social Sciences: concentration in Sociology with 120 credits total. Includes 33 credits devoted to specialized courses in Sociology and a concentration in Terrorism, Preparedness and Security is offered as an integral part of the degree program: this concentration requires 18 semester hours which count as part of the total 120 hours required for the degree. Students must take the following courses: - CJUS 381
- CJUS 401
- CJUS 441
- CJUS 461
- GEOG 301
- GOVT 320
- GOVT 422
- HIST 408
- SOCL 451
Accelerated 8 week and 3 week courses are offered in Fall and Spring semesters; and 6 week courses and 3 week courses are offered in summer. Courses vary from 15 to 30 students per class. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
An undergraduate degree in sociology provides a strong liberal arts background for:
- Graduate work in sociology to become a college professor or researcher.
- Advanced study in social work, law, counseling, journalism, public administration business, or one of the health professions.
- Entry-level positions in business, human services, government and research.
- Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing and consumer research, customer relations, training, or human resources.
- Sociology majors who enter human services work with at-risk youth, the elderly, substance abuse, or the criminal justice system.
- Those who enter government services work in areas such as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor.
Required courses in research methods, statistics, and computer skills enable sociology majors to compete for support positions in research, policy analysis, and program evaluation. Sociology prepares students for entry into positions requiring broadly educated persons with good oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills and professional demeanor. Employers then train them in the specific skills and knowledge required for their workplaces.
According to the United States Government, the employment growth for sociologists is expected to be much faster than average, making this an excellent field to obtain a degree in. By the year 2018, the field of sociology is expected to grow by 21%.
SAMPLE CLASSES
The BA in Sociology requires core major courses as well as elective sociology courses from those below: - Introductory Sociology
- Social Problems
- Criminology
- Population
- The Family
- Social Research Methods
- Terrorism, Crime and Security
- Medical Sociology
- Social Stratification
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- Collective Behavior and Social Movements
- Science, Technology and Society
- Deviance and Social Control
- Political Sociology
- Social Organization
- Social Gerontology
- Social Policy
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There are also Special Topics in Sociology which may be accepted as courses for someone entering who has special knowledge of past Sociology topics derived from his or her knowledge in the field. OVERVIEW
McNeese State University now offers online baccalaureate degrees in Sociology, Family and Child Studies and Criminal Justice through the Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) Program. The CALL Program allows adult learners the opportunity to pursue their degree online without putting their lives on hold. CALL allows adult learners to take advantage of two 8-week sessions within a regular semester and some three-week sessions as well as six week sessions during the summer. This allows students to earn credits each session during the semester while only having to concentrate on one or two classes at the same time. The online courses allow students to access class information and assignments when and where they choose.
CONTACT INFO
Dr. Helen Ware
adultlearn@mcneese.edu
337-526-4220
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