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Sociology
Location: Candelaria 2285
Telephone: 970.351.2315
Faculty: Hedy Red Dexter, Ph.D.; Jeffrey A. Houser, Ph.D.;Karen M. Jennison, Ph.D.; James P. Marshall, Ph.D.; Melanie Moore, Ph.D.;David W. Musick, Ph.D.; Mark D. Riddle, Ph.D.;Diane L. Schott, M.A.
Sociology is the scientific investigation of human society and the social interactions that emerge among people. The main focus of sociology is the group rather than the individual. In studying groups, sociologists work to understand the social and cultural forces that operate throughout society and the forces that mold individuals, shape their behavior and thus, determine social events.
Sociologists employ various methods of gathering data from the social world. Theories provide explanations which account for social phenomena; together, methods and theory provide the foundation for sociology as the scientific study of society.
Sociology B.A.
Applied Sociology Emphasis
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Applied Sociology includes and examination of basic theories and methods in sociology and the application of sociological knowledge to a specific concentration.
Graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of social and private agencies, social research, and related areas.
Family Studies Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Family Studies includes an examination of major contemporary family issues and social policy. The applied research practicum experience with a social agency or organization that delivers family-relevant services is the capstone course.
Graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of state, local and private agencies involved in delivering family services.
Social Issues Emphasis
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in social issues combines basic principles, theories and methods and applies them to an understanding of social relations, institutional arrangements, and social activitism. The curriculum includes an examination of major issues in sociology.
Graduates will be prepared for knowledgeable and productive citizenship roles as well as employment by social agencies and related institutions.
Change of Major/Minor Requirements. UNC students may change their major to sociology or may change from one sociology emphasis area to another provided that they have completed 30 semester hours of university level coursework with at least 15 semester hours at UNC. Students must meet the Change of Major and Minor requirements established by the school in which they wish to take their sociology emphasis. Copies of these requirements are available in the School of Social Sciences.
Students enrolled in the Fresh Start Program should contact the School of Social Sciences for information on program-specific policies regarding admission. The School of Social Sciences uses grades from all classes taken at UNC when computing the student's GPA.
UNC students with less than 30 semester hours of university level coursework may change to a Sociology major provided that they had met the first year student entry requirement specified above for admission and are in good academic standing at UNC.
Students must meet all entrance requirements in effect at the time they apply for their major.
Program Assessments. The State of Colorado has mandated that institutions of higher education undertake assessment of students and their programs. It is the responsibility of students to participate in any assessment activities that are determined by the individual school and the University to meet this state mandate.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Social Science M.A.
Clinical Sociology Emphasis
The master's program in clinical sociology emphasizes the application of social science knowledge to various problems experienced by communities, agencies, governmental bodies and businesses. The emphasis of the program is on providing students with social science knowledge and skills which are applicable to solving problems in the above organizations. The program culminates in an internship and a research project resulting in a professional research report.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the Graduate School, the applicant must submit a letter of application outlining his or her career and educational goals. In addition, two letters of recommendation must be provided.
For degree and program requirements, see:
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