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Sociology is the systematic study of societies, groups, and human interaction. As a community of social scientists committed to the Christian faith, the SPU sociology faculty seek to educate you in the perspectives and methods of sociology in order to prepare you for faithful service and leadership.

The Department of Sociology鈥檚 goals are for you to develop a sociological imagination that allows you to critically apply sociological perspectives to social institutions and problems, and to learn the skills of research design, data collection, and data analysis. You will also explore the interrelationship between Christian faith and sociology so you can critically and faithfully apply your sociological knowledge in your work, community, and spiritual life.

Find out more about this department鈥檚 mission, vision, and learning outcomes.

Sociology (BA)

Majoring in Sociology allows you to do a systematic study of societies, groups, and human interaction. SPU graduates have obtained graduate degrees in Sociology, and gone on to practice law, go into social work, enter social policy fields, and counseling.

• A minimum 53 credits are required for this major, including at least 25 upper-division credits.
• If you are already majoring in another discipline, this major can be a good second major to complement it.
• This major prepares you to apply sociological perspectives critically to social institutions and problems, and learn the skills of research design, data collection, and data analysis. 
• A minimum 30 credits are required for the Sociology minor, including 15 upper-division credits.
• A minimum 30 credits are required for each version of the Anthropology minor, including 15 upper-division credits.

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• Sociology (BA)

Minor in Sociology

• A minimum of 30 credits are required for a minor in Sociology.
• A minimum of 30 credits are required for an Anthropology minor.

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• Sociology Minor
• Anthropology Minor: Linguistics
• Anthropology Minor: Cultural Anthropology
• Anthropology Minor: Biological Anthropology

Apply to the Major or Minor

• To qualify for admission to the Sociology major, you must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at SPU, and 15 credits of completed work in this discipline.
• A maximum of 10 credits of SOC 4940 鈥淚nternship in Sociology鈥� can apply to the major.
• 鈥淚nternship in Sociology鈥� SOC 4940 does not apply to the minor. 
• You are strongly encouraged to take the core courses in sequence: Introduction, Statistics, Methods, Theory, and then Capstone.
• With the help of your major advisor, you should create a plan that includes the combination of elective courses that will best prepare you to achieve your career and life goals.
• Apply to this major or any of the minors using the .
• You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect when you are admitted to the major or minor.