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Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and assess the old. Coursework

Sociology MajorThe sociology curriculum at PLU is cumulative, such that the skills developed in lower-division courses set the groundwork for the skills to be developed in upper-division classes. We advise students to select their courses with this curricular philosophy in mind. Students are required to complete 40 credit hours in the major. In addition to the required courses, listed below, students also take several electives. 40 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology

Sociology Minor20 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology 16 semester hours of sociology. Choose from SOCI 210 (Gender and Society), 232 (Research Methods), 240 (Social Problems), 287 (ST in Sociology), 330 (Family), 332 (Race and Ethnicity), 336 (Deviance), 378 (Consumption), 387 (ST in Sociology), 391 (Sociology of Religion), 410 (Social Stratification), 494 (Gender and Violence), 495 (Internship), and 496 (Sociological Theory). STAT 233 may be included in the minor

253.535.8305 www.plu.edu/sociology-criminal-justice/ soci@plu.edu Laura McCloud, Ph.D., Chair Bachelor of Arts Degree Due to the shared core curriculum, students may not double major in sociology and criminal justice. Majors are required to attain a minimum grade of C- in sociology and criminal justice classes. Major in Sociology 40 semester hours, including: SOCI 101, 232, 330 or 336, 496, 499 STAT 233 4 semester hours of a 200-level SOCI course. Choose from 210, 240, or 287 (ST in Sociology

Careers for the B.A. in SociologyStudents who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage–knowledge of key social factors and a firm grasp on research design and methods. This advantage of the B.A. sociology program provides breadth and the potential for adaptability. Although few occupations include “sociologist” in their title at the bachelor’s level, the sociological perspective is

Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law scho