The Sociology Major is offered by the Sociology and Anthropology Department in the May School of Arts and Sciences .
Jungyun Gill
Martin Institute 236
508-565-1985
jgill@stonehill.edu
Program Mission
The Sociology Program provides students with a deeper understanding of the social forces and dynamic changes affecting contemporary society. The program’s mission is to advance those qualities of mind that enable our students to understand the relationship between society and the individual and appreciate the many cultures represented in the modern world. The program strives to develop students’ critical thinking and knowledge not only in pursuit of academic excellence but also the pursuit of social justice and service to make our society and our world better. The sociology program builds important skills, such as systematic observation, critical thinking and writing competence, to best prepare students to understand and resolve societal issues of justice. Students are connected to real world agencies through internship experiences, community-based learning and directed studies that provide a foundation for future job opportunities or graduate studies.
Learning Goals
Sociology students develop their sociological imaginations, seeing the connections between self and other as well as between biography and history. We want them to think comparatively, historically, and critically about multiple axes of difference and inequalities. Forging this quality of mind not only prepares them to be stronger students but also engaged citizens. Our goal is that all of majors and minors in Sociology will develop the following capabilities and qualities of mind to apply and critically evaluate social interactions, work settings, neighborhoods, the nation, and the global community:
- Comprehensive knowledge of sociological perspectives, concepts, theories and research methods and the ability to link theory and methods.
- Understanding of how all social institutions, including but not limited to the family, education, politics, and the economy, are interrelated and how social, cultural, and historical factors influence identities, thoughts, and actions of self and others.
- Understanding of the multiple dimensions of diversity and inequality in and between societies, including but not limited to race, class, gender and sexualities, and how they affect individuals’ lives and the development of institutions.
- Understanding multiple points of view and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and civic engagement to develop viable solutions to local and global issues.
The Sociology major requires the completion of 10 courses.
