Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
College of Liberal Arts
At Jackson State University, our Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of the intricacies of society, crime, and justice. OUr mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to excel in these dynamic fields.
Undergraduate Sociology Program
UNDERGRADUATE SOCIOLOGY PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Sociology Program are:
- To advance sociological knowledge and skills through teaching and research.
- To develop competent social scientists and teachers.
- To prepare students for work in related professions.
- To provide a broad and varied curriculum to serve as a resource for students in other disciplines pursuing a liberal arts education.
OUTCOME MEASURES
To improve students’ reading skills for functioning effectively, increase the retention of students in the program through academic counseling, increase the number of students entering graduate programs, and acquiring marketable skills by learning statistical and computer knowledge needed to enter the occupational world, and increase the number of graduates entering prestigious occupations as reflected by different outcome measuring devices.
The Sociology Program offers the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Concentration in Sociology Requirements: Sociology (SOC 214, 216, 445W, 446 – 12 hours); the remaining nine (9) hours of electives in Sociology.
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Major
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
F |
S |
|
| UNIV 100 | University Success |
2 |
|
| HIST 101,102 | History of Civilization |
3 |
3 |
| ENG 104,105 | Composition |
3 |
3 |
| SCI xxx | Science Option |
3 |
|
| SOC 214 | Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
| FLG 101,102 | Modern Foreign Languages |
3 |
3 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra |
3 |
|
| (Freshman Year Total: 29 Hours) |
|
14 | 15 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |||
| SS xxx | Social Sciences Options (2) |
3 |
3 |
| ENG 205 | World Literature Option |
3 |
|
| SOC 216 | Modern Social Problems |
3 |
|
| HE 101 | Concepts of Health |
3 |
|
| PSY 201 | General Psychology |
3 |
|
| MUS 205 or ART 205 | Music Appreciation or Art Appreciation |
3 |
|
| SOC xxx | Sociology Elective I |
3 |
|
| CSC xxx | Computer Literacy Option |
3 |
|
| ENG 201/202 | Humanities |
3 |
|
| (Sophomore Year Total: 30 Hours) |
|
15 |
15 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | |||
| PHIL xxx | Philosophy Option |
3 |
|
| HIST 201,202 | United States Survey |
3 |
3 |
| SOC 325 | Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
| SOC 326 | Social Psychology |
3 |
|
| SPCH 201 | Speech Arts |
3 |
|
| PS 135/136 | American Government/State and Local Government |
3 |
|
| SOC xxx | Sociology Elective II |
3 |
|
| SOC 445W | Methods of Sociology Research |
3 |
|
| CJ 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
| (Junior Year Total: 30 Hours) |
|
15 |
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |||
| SOC xxx | Sociology Elective III |
3 |
|
| SOC 451 | Social Statistics |
3 |
|
| SOC 446 | Social Theory |
3 |
|
| SOC 455 | Race & Ethnic Relations |
3 |
|
| SOC 470 | Seminar in Sociology |
3 |
|
| Elective | General Electives |
9 |
9 |
| (Senior Year Total: 33 Hours): |
|
18 |
15 |
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at 601-979-2031. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
