Student Learning Outcomes
Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the classical, contemporary, gender and postmodern theoretical frameworks and core concepts of sociology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of multiple key substantive areas within the field of sociology including marriage and family, social problems, deviant behavior, and group dynamics.
- Demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence including cultural self-awareness, cultural difference, and respectful communication in cross-cultural settings.
- Express the concepts and theories in sociology using excellent written and editing skills following style and guideline requirements; combining and synthesizing thoughts and ideas with clarity and fluency.
- Express the concepts and theories in sociology using oral presentation skills with clarity, professional demeanor and dress, combining and synthesizing existing ideas to formulate convincing ideas and/or arguments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues in a variety of social contexts including a biblical worldview.
- Evaluate several research methodologies including both qualitative and quantitative research designs, the different types of data collection and analysis.