Sociology Program Outcomes

The program outcomes for Sociology are listed below and reflect both outcomes suggested by the American Sociological Association in combination with additional outcomes which reflect the unique and developing program in sociology at Fairmont State University.

Students who complete the B.S. in sociology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and relevant empirical findings in sociology as well as the nature and impact of social change.

2. Demonstrate awareness of the basic methods employed in sociological research, including formulation of hypotheses, research design, selection of appropriate statistical tools for data analysis, and the interpretation of empirical findings.

3. Evaluate a compilation of sociological material and findings relating to the social inequalities including stratification by gender, social class, age, and race using major sociological theories and concepts.

4. Exhibit the ability to analyze social problems and suggest solutions through the application of a synthesis of sociological theories and concepts.

5. Recognize and describe the interactions and institutions that characterize the individual and society especially with regard to the processes of socialization and social learning, and the interdependence of social institutions.

6. Demonstrate the connections and relationships between social structure, culture, ethical principles and deviancy, as they apply to human social behavior using the concepts and theories of sociology.