SOCIOLOGY MAJOR
Health Institutions and Disparities
Students interested in health-related issues in society, such as health disparities across demographic groups or the impact of social policy on healthcare and health outcomes, should consider following the health institutions and disparities specialization in sociology. This track prepares students for a variety of jobs within healthcare settings, such as healthcare social workers, community health educators, and substance abuse counselors. Students may also pursue advanced degrees in this field to expand their career opportunities.
A major in Sociology with a specialization in Health Institutions and Disparities requires the following:
Five Core courses:
201 – Introduction to Sociology
302 – Social Research Methods
303 – Social Statistics and Data Analysis
403 – Applied Social Analysis
496 – Sociology Capstone Experience
Six Health-related courses:
375 – Society, Health, and Medicine (Required)
Three elective courses selected from:
334 – Population and Society
344 – Violence in Society
347 – Alcohol, Drugs and Society
376 – Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Illness
381 – Sports in Society: Problems and Potentials
387 – Death and Dying
388 – Disasters and Extreme Events
Two elective courses selected from:
306 – Social Problems
310 – Race and Society
311 – Economic Inequality
315 – Gender and Society
327 – Aging and Later Life
331 – Environment and Society
One additional sociology elective course numbered 200 and above
498 – Sociology Internship is a recommended, but optional, elective.
Minor or Collateral in Sociology
A minor requires 18 hours, including Sociology 201.
A collateral requires 12 hours, including Sociology 201.
No more than six hours in either the minor or collateral can be earned from courses below the 300 level.
SOCIOLOGY MAJOR
Recommended Four-Year Plan for Health Track
