Sociology

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Gregory Adams
CHAIRPERSON
Engleman C 011
(203) 392-5675 – Fax (203) 392-7087
adamsg1@SouthernCT.edu
Department Secretary: (203) 392-5680

Gregory Adams, Associate Professor
Alan Brown, Assistant Professor
Jessica Kenty-Drane, Associate Professor
Cassi Ann Meyerhoffer, Assistant Professor

MAJORS IN SOCIOLOGY

The Sociology Department offers courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Science degree in sociology (required for certification) in secondary education.  The curriculum is designed to equip students with a broader and deeper understanding of human diversity.  The concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for the range of issues faced by those working in criminal justice policy and within the criminal justice system.  Students are rigorously trained in theory and research methods. The degree program in sociology prepares students for employment in the professional and private sector and pursuit of higher degree programs.

Students wishing to declare a sociology major must apply for admission into the department.  Applications are available in the Sociology Department. All majors in sociology must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. A grade of "C" or better is required in all core sociology courses. Sociology majors are strongly encouraged to take at least one W course in sociology.

Bachelor of Science Degree (Secondary Education)

Sociology secondary education majors who successfully receive the B.S. degree will be recommended for Initial Teacher Certification in History and the Social Sciences. Certification in History and the Social Sciences requires 18 credits in History in addition to HIS 490, HIS 494, and HIS 496. Certification candidates are also required to pass HIS 110 or HIS 111 or HIS 112. Passing Praxis® II is one of the prerequisites for Student-Teaching and the Student-Teaching Seminar.

The specific professional requirements for Initial Teaching Certification in Connecticut are listed in the secondary education section of the School of Education.