Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Social Sciences
Sociology
A Sociology undergraduate degree is common for many
types of professionals: social workers, counselors, administrative
professionals, teachers, librarians, business managers,
marketing, and sales. Sociologists learn powerful
ways of thinking about and analyzing human systems and
behaviors that can be applied to just about anything. Once
mastered, the perspective constantly yields new and important
insights.
At IIT, the major emphasizes the sociology of technology,
science, the built environment, and work and organizations.
Given IIT’s strong history and reputation in these fields,
there is no better place for an undergraduate to study more
sociological aspects. Sociology undergraduates will find a
rich possibility for training that is generally not available
elsewhere.
There are five core courses and six electives required within
the sociology major, including a senior seminar or “capstone
course” in which students will produce a research
paper or other project that demostrates their interests and
skills to potential employers and/or graduate schools.
Sociology majors are required to complete 36 credits in sociology.
Majors are also required to complete an approved
course in statistics and a course in research methods. Additional
courses may be required to prepare students for
professional training and for entrance to fields such as law
and medicine.
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Required Courses
Credit Hours
Mathematics Requirements 6
Two courses at the level of MATH 119 or above including PSYC 203 or BUS 221
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements 21
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Natural Sciences Requirements 11
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Computer Science Requirement 2
CS 105
Introduction to the Profession 3
PS/SOC 100
Sociology Requirements 15
SOC 200 or 203, PS/SOC 209, PS/SOC 210, PS/SOC 221 or SOC 263, SOC 490
Sociology Electives 18
Free Electives 45
Interprofessional Projects 6
Total Hours 127
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