Sociology & Criminology Learning Goals

Sociological & Critical Thinking: Our students have the ability to articulate and evaluate how individual experiences are shaped by social structures, institutions, culture and multiple elements of social difference and/or inequality.
Social Theorizing: Our majors can apply classical and contemporary theory to understand interactions of individuals, groups, organizations and the broader problems of society.
Understand Research: Our majors understand how to review appropriate the scholarly literature, apply sociological methods--either quantitative or qualitative--to critically examine social issues of importance.
Communicate Effectively: Our students have an understanding of social location, and are thus, thoughtful communicators who can articulate ideas with respect and effective understanding of others.

Learning Goals