Learning Outcomes

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal #1 Expose students to the fundamental concepts, theories, values, perspectives and methodological traditions that comprise sociology as a discipline.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of core concepts and theories within the discipline
  • Recognize and reflect on core values and beliefs within the discipline
  • Analyze and apply core methodological traditions within the discipline

Goal #2 Cultivate engaged, critical thinking that contributes to lifelong, intellectual flexibility.

  • Analyze, interpret, and apply critical perspectives within the discipline