Sociology (minor program only)
Dr. Caleb Henry, chair
Dr. Anne Hendershott
Aims
Sociology is the scientific study of how societies function and change. Student enrolled in the Sociology Minor examine the familial, marital, religious, economic, and political institutional forces that influence the lives of people in various societies and cultures. This minor program, with its blending of the liberal arts, gives its students an introduction to understanding social behavior. Students should be able to integrate the knowledge of this discipline into their intellectual and spiritual lives.
Assessment Learning Goals
- Through their coursework, students will examine the familial, marital, religious, and economic and political institutional forces that influence the lives of people in various societies and cultures.
- Students will understand how sociology and liberal arts courses are blended to provide a rich, holistic view of collective social behavior.
- Students will demonstrate that they have integrated knowledge of this discipline into their intellectual and spiritual lives by being able to articulate the ways in which the study of sociology can be viewed through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
Sociology Course Descriptions