Inequality and Social Justice

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Inequality is at the core of most sociological inquires. The concentration in inequality and social justice examines the causes and consequences of inequalities based on class, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Social inequalities at the local, national, and global levels are studied, as are the political, legal, and social processes that contribute to or reduce inequalities. Ethical elements of social justice are considered with regard to inequality. A concentration in inequality and social justice prepares students for employment in a variety of government and private-sector agencies, especially in social services, or for graduate school in Sociology. It also provides valuable preparation for related fields such as law, social work, education, counseling, politics, and public administration.

 

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Inequality and Social Justice Concentration

College Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 39

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2017-2018

Note: No more than 60 sociology credits may count toward graduation.

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog. 

Summary

Core Courses12
General Sociology Electives9
Upper Division Writing Course3
Inequality and Social Justice Concentration15
Total Hours39

Core Courses

Rule: All courses are required

SOCI 101SIntroduction to Sociology3
SOCI 202Social Statistics3
SOCI 318Sociological Research Methods3
SOCI 455Classical Sociological Theory3
Total Hours12

Minimum Required Grade: C-

General Sociology Electives

Select three courses (9 credits) from the list below, two of which must be 300 or above:9
CAS 433
Adv Addiction Studies
NRSM 424
Community Forestry & Conservtn
SOCI 130S
Soc of Alternative Religions
SOCI 211S
Introduction to Criminology
or SOCI 330
 Juvenile Delinquency
SOCI 212S
Social Issues Southeast Asia
SOCI 221
Criminal Justice System
SOCI 270
Intro Development Sociology
SOCI 306
Sociology of Work
SOCI 312
Criminal Adjudication
SOCI 332
Sociology of the Family
SOCI 335
Juvenile Justice System
SOCI 345
Sociology of Organizations
SOCI 346
Rural Sociology
SOCI 350
The Community
SOCI 362
Sociology of Law Enforcement
SOCI 382
Soc Psych and Social Structure
SOCI 423
Sociology of Corrections
SOCI 438
Seminar in Crime & Deviance
SOCI 460
Capstone: Rural and Env Change
SOCI 470
Environmental Sociology
SOCI 488
Writing for Sociology
SOCI 498
Internship
Total Hours9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Upper Division Writing Course

Note: A non-sociology upper division writing course from another department may be substituted for this requirement with departmental consent.

Select one of the following:3
SOCI 438
Seminar in Crime & Deviance
SOCI 441
Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just
SOCI 460
Capstone: Rural and Env Change
SOCI 488
Writing for Sociology
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Inequality and Social Justice Concentration

Rule: Complete 15 credits in the following categories

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Concentration Core

Note: Students should complete SOCI 220S or SOCI 275S first, and complete at least 2 advanced ISJ electives before taking SOCI 441

SOCI 220SRace, Gender & Class3
or SOCI 275S Gender and Society
SOCI 441Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just3
Total Hours6

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Inequality and Social Justice Electives

Note: It is recommended that students take SOCI 442 or SOCI 498 concurrent with SOCI 441

Select three of the following:9
SOCI 325
Social Stratification
SOCI 355
Population and Society
SOCI 435
Law and Society
SOCI 442
ISJ Service Learning
SOCI 443
Sociology of Poverty
SOCI 446
Prost & Human Trafficking
SOCI 471
Gender and Global Development
SOCI 485
Political Sociology
SOCI 498
Internship
Total Hours9

Minimum Required Grade: C-