Sociology, B.A.
Compassion and mission are two words that capture the essence of why students major in sociology at Bethel University. They want to serve God with a compassionate heart towards a broken world. Sociology courses help develop a Christian as well as a social scientific perspective on culture and society. The department offers a variety of sociology courses, as well as a specialization in family studies. Bethel graduates are readily accepted into graduate programs in areas like counseling and social work.
Because sociology is a liberal arts major, it provides broad preparation and flexibility in choice of careers. Typical areas where Bethel students find employment are juvenile probation, adoption services, orphanages, social service agencies, geriatrics, human resources, social ministries, international relief, and missions
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| | Art/Drama/Music | 3 |
| HIST 246 | Introduction to World Civilizations | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
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| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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| LIT | Literature | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Basic Probability & Statistics | 3 |
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| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| | 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | Science with Lab | 4 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-52 |
General Track Major
Family Studies Track Major
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120