Sociology - Judson University - Elgin IL

Sociology from Judson University - Elgin IL is a Campus Bachelor Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Sociology major is designed to help students better comprehend the social influences that impact human behavior, interpersonal relationships, group interaction, organizational behavior, and societal influences. Students are exposed to concepts, principles, and theories focusing on these various levels. The study of sociology also develops the capacity for critical and analytical thinking about human behavior, community dynamics and social policies. As they study, students also consider a Christian perspective on human nature, relationships, and the world as a system. All of these elements together enable students to see how God views such social issues as inequality, race relationships, homelessness, and family relationships. Equipped with their understanding of social influences, students are also encouraged to become involved in the church and the community as a lifestyle to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. The comprehensive curriculum will help prepare students to work in a variety of settings whether social/human services, community action, ministry and governmental organizations as well as empower them for further graduate work. Sociology Objectives: 1. Model and encourage both academic excellence and a social perspective for understanding human behavior. 2. Develop an understanding of the use of research methods for studying social behavior at a variety of levels beyond the uncritical acceptance of personal experience or common sense as ways of knowing. 3. Be introduced to the ideas, theories and research findings within sociology which they will learn to analyze, apply, and critically evaluate, and about which they will write effectively. 4. Prepare students for graduate study, entry-level work in the social services, and other careers with basic skills in which they can apply an understanding of human behavior. 5. Integrate sociological theories and research findings with the Christian faith, both professionally and personally. 6. Develop a "World Christian" perspective with an ability to work in diverse or cross-cultural settings both inside the US and abroad, along with understanding how one's life and ministries fit into world missions. View more details on Judson University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.