Sociology

WSU-Rochester Center offers the Sociology major, which in combination with a minor, would result in a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Through the 2+2 Program, students can complete this Bachelor of Arts degree in its entirety in Rochester by completing lower division credits at Rochester Community and Technical College and the major's upper division credits at WSU-RC. 

To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a total of 128 credits are required.  Normally, 64 credits can be transferred from a two-year institution and the remainder can be taken from WSU or transferred from a four-year institution. At least 30 semester hours must be taken from WSU.   

THE B.A. DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY

Students who complete the Sociology program are well prepared for professional employment in administrative and management positions in both the private and public sectors of business and government, law enforcement and corrections, social welfare and casework, and graduate school.

The Sociology major is designed to provide multiple opportunities for students to study how larger social processes influence people's thoughts and actions.  The required courses are also designed to provide experience in building and testing theory as well as in collecting and evaluating data.  Well-developed communication and research skills are highly valued in a variety of professions for which an education in Sociology is desirable.

The Sociology program not only contributes to the overall liberal arts education of students, it also teaches valuable analytical skills that include understanding and appreciating the experiences of diverse groups in society, identifying the various causes of social problems, and the application of quantitative and qualitative reasoning.

Admission Requirements to WSU

Students wishing to major in Sociology must apply for admission by meeting the following requirements:

I.                     Complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.2 in the B. A. Sociology foundation courses (or transfer equivalent courses) and no grade less than a "C" prior to admission.

II.                   Complete the program admission application form (including one letter of reference).

III.                  Complete the program admission diagnostic assessment instrument.

Contact:

Faculty Support:    Kathie Mangan     285-7488    kmangan@winona.edu