Sociology

 
Sociology Curriculum

Explore social factors like race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, social class, and more, and interrogate how these factors affect families, communities, and organizations. In the sociology major, cultivate research and analytical skills for understanding and interpreting sociological phenomena. Prepare for a rewarding career or graduate study through courses like:

• American Families
• Criminology
• Family Violence
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Medical Sociology
• Social Gerontology
• Social Science Research Methods
• Sociology of Gender
• Stress and Well-Being

Review the full sociology degree requirements in the course catalog.

 
Sociology Learning Objectives

Throughout the sociology degree program at Mount Union—in coursework, research, extracurricular engagements, and hands-on practice—you will establish:

• Understanding of the scientific method and its application through qualitative and quantitative research designs used in sociology.
• Understanding of both general sociological theory and middle range theory unique to the substantive areas within sociology.
• Competence in communicating mastery of sociological knowledge in both written and oral form.
• Competence in applying sociological knowledge to real-life situations.

Sociology Experiential Learning

Commit to steady growth in your practical skills through firsthand learning opportunities woven throughout the bachelor’s in sociology program. Attend development and networking events, connect with your peers in student organizations, and widen your career prospects through internships in settings like:

• Agencies that treat alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental illness
• Business corporations
• County prosecutor's and public defender's offices
• Hospitals
• Non-profit organizations
• Police and probation departments
• Retirement centers and nursing homes
• State and private agencies that work with juvenile delinquency, spousal abuse, and children

Student Organizations & Events

Engage with your community in more than 80 student organizations, ranging from affinity groups and dance clubs to venues for expanding your network. Gain hands-on experience and put your classroom knowledge into practice with the Sociology Club or Pi Gamma Mu, a national social science honor society.

Prepare for the next steps in your academic journey through research collaborations with faculty and peers. We also facilitate events with our sociology alumni, leading social science researchers, local organizations, and more avenues to connect you with the insights and experiences that will set you apart in graduate school and your career.