社会学是社会科学的一个分支，它是对19世纪革命性的社会变革（如工业化和城市化）的响应而发展而来的，这种变革是现代时代的到来。社会学的创始人包括Emile Durkheim，Max Weber，Karl Marx，Herbert Spencer和George Herbert Mead。他们探讨了社会关系和互动如何影响个人和包括宗教，政府和教育在内的大规模社会机构。在完成社会学专业的文学学士学位后，学生将能够：了解理论的功能及其在社会科学中的用途。学生将熟悉该领域的主要社会理论家。学生将理解关键的理论概念，并
Sociology is a branch of the social sciences that evolved in response to the revolutionary social changes of the 19th century, such as industrialization and urbanization, that ushered in the modern era. Sociology's founding fathers include Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, and George Herbert Mead. They explored how social relationships and interactions affect individuals and large-scale social institutions, including religion, government, and education. Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Sociology, students will be able to: Understand the functions of theory and its use in the social sciences. Students will be familiar with key social theorists in the field. Students will understand key theoretical concepts and be comfortable using them beyond the classroom. Gain richer understanding of the social world, including class, race, gender, ethnicity, education, family, occupation, deviancy, health, and global citizenship as well as how the human social world impacts its environment. Apply sociological knowledge and training to understand theory and policy oriented around issues of human well-being in the US and globally, including how to understand the relationship between inequality and factors like race, class, gender, and education. Apply methodological, theoretical, and research skills to carry out empirical research projects.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Sociology<br>Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Sociology, students will be able to:<br><br>Understand the functions of theory and its use in the social sciences. Students will be familiar with key social theorists in the field. Students will understand key theoretical concepts and be comfortable using them beyond the classroom.<br>Gain a richer understanding of the social world, including class, race, gender, ethnicity, education, family, occupation, deviancy, health, and global citizenship as well as how the human social world impacts its environment.<br>Apply sociological knowledge and training to understand theory and policy oriented around issues of human well-being in the US and globally, including how to understand the relationship between inequality and factors like race, class, gender, and education.<br>Apply methodological, theoretical, and research skills to carry out empirical research projects.