I.  Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives used by sociologists in the study of society [34:1; 34:9; 34:11; 34:195, the Capstone Course].

II.  Demonstrate understanding of how social institutions contribute to society as a whole; and how individuals and groups are affected by social institutions [34:1; and student selections of five electives oriented to social institutions from the department offerings].

III.  Demonstrate research skills appropriate to sociology in the ability critically to evaluate research; conduct research credibly; and communicate results persuasively.

[Mathematics pre-requisite to 34:9; 34:10; 34:11; revisions of papers and writing in the Capstone Course; collection of papers in the students’ graduation portfolios;  requirement of two elective courses following completion of 34:10 and 34:11 where research skills can be refined].

IV.  Demonstrate how sociological research and theory apply to real-world situations.

[selectively across many courses; in 34:11; in 34:195, both with writing and exposure to career opportunities; internships; service-learning components in course offerings].