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Sociology (B.A.)

The sociology program at Marymount challenges students to consider global issues of diversity, inequality, and social justice by taking an analytical approach to understand social life. Through applied coursework, research, and community-based learning, students develop career skills as well as an appreciation for the value of community engagement.

Students address social injustice locally and globally by applying analytical skills developed throughout the program. Applied theory and research methods are woven throughout the coursework. The culminating senior experience provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in real-world settings.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology at Marymount University provides students with a global perspective and cultural competence, preparing them for success in multiple career paths. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to

  • apply a sociological imagination to global issues through effective writing;
  • apply a relevant quantitative, qualitative, or visual research method to analyze a sociological issue;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the value of diverse perspectives for achieving social justice when working in community engagement settings such as the internship; and
  • demonstrate effective presentation skills within the discipline.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses in the major.

Residency Requirement: Students must complete the internship and at least 18 credits in Marymount sociology courses, including SOC 251, SOC 350, SOC 351, SOC 495, and SOC 497.

Internship Prerequisites: In addition to SOC 497 Community Engagement Experience, students may elect to complete a three-credit internship during their senior year once all other requirements are successfully completed. In these cases, the student is placed for 120 hours (three credits) in their internship, which will be a community engagement project (SOC 400). Prerequisites for the internship are a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, a grade of C- or higher in required courses for the major, a minimum of 18 credits earned at Marymount, and permission of the internship coordinator.

Degree Requirements — Sociology

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

SOC 131Principles of Sociology *

3
SOC 203The Global Village *

3
SOC 251Working for Justice, Working for Change *

3
SOC 350Social Justice *

3
SOC 351Addressing Injustice: Research Methods *

3
SOC 495Senior Practicum *

3
SOC 497Community Engagement Experience *

3

Electives

Three (3) electives from the following:

SOC 200Law and Society in Global Perspective

3
SOC 204Cultural Diversity *

3
SOC 261Through the Sociological Lens I *

3
SOC 306Social Inequality in Arlington *

3
SOC 322Racial and Ethnic Diversity *

3
SOC 361Through the Sociological Lens II *

3
SOC 365Gender Inequality in Global Perspective *

3
SOC 375Topics in Human Rights *

3
SOC 385Global Inequality and Community Development *

3
The three-credit Experiential Learning (EXP) requirement can be fulfilled by one of the following:

a Global Classroom course, semester abroad, summer study abroad,

SOC 400Internship *

3
SOC 421Project

1-3
SOC 433Research *

1-6

Sample Degree Plan — Sociology

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

SOC 131Principles of Sociology *

3
EN 101Composition I *

3
HI
Introductory History (HI-1) core course *

3
DSC 101DISCOVER First-Year Seminar *

3
One (1) elective

3

SOC 131: SS-1 core course

EN 101: WR core course

Year One — Spring

EN 102Composition II *

3
Natural Science (NS) core course (biology recommended) *
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course in politics, psychology, or economics *
TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3
One (1) elective

3

EN 102: WR core course

TRS 100: TRS-1 core course

Year Two — Fall

SOC 203The Global Village *

3
EN
Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course *

3
Mathematics (MT) core course (MA 132 Statistical Analysis recommended) *
PH 100Introduction to Philosophy *

3
One (1) elective

3

SOC 203: See Major Requirements for course selections.

PH 100: PH-1 core course

Year Two — Spring

SOC 251Working for Justice, Working for Change *

3
One (1) major elective
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) core course *

3
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course in politics, psychology or economics or a second Natural Science (NS) core course *
One (1) elective (Global classroom recommended)

SOC 251, major elective: See Major Requirements for course selections.

Year Three — Fall

SOC 350Social Justice *

3
One (1) major elective
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course *

3
Two (2) electives

SOC 350, major elective: See Major Requirements for course selections.

Year Three — Spring

SOC 351Addressing Injustice: Research Methods *

3
Global experience course
PH
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course *

3
Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course *
One (1) elective

3

Year Four — Fall

SOC 495Senior Practicum *

3
One (1) major elective
Three (3) electives (complete EXP requirement)

Year Four — Spring

SOC 497Community Engagement Experience *

3
One (1) major elective
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) core course *

3
Two (2) electives

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.