| The Department of Sociology
aspires to be a cornerstone program in the social sciences,
emphasizing writing and critical thinking, analytical
skills, computer literacy and an in depth understanding
of the changing world. The department provides comprehensive
coursework in sociology, preparing students for advanced
study in graduate programs in this and other related disciplines.
In addition, courses offered through the department satisfy
part of the curricular needs of many students pursuing
degrees in the professional colleges. Finally, the department
cooperates with other departments in developing and enhancing
interdisciplinary programs of mutual interest and actively
participates in the social science curriculum of the general
education program.
The sociology program enables the department to satisfy
two primary goals of the University-to be an urban university
and to expose students to multicultural issues-through
a pursuit of excellence in the areas of teaching, research
and community service.
Through teaching we seek to engage students in the
consideration of major issues in sociology and to promote
student awareness of the relevance of sociology for
investigating and understanding social and cultural
issues. Never before have social workers been more needed.
Never has their educational training been so vital.
Through student and faculty collaboration in research,
we seek to enhance students' abilities to define and
solve empirically based problems. The department thus
seeks to immerse students in the urban community through
carefully crafted teaching and research experiences
and engage students and faculty in utilizing their expertise
as sociologists, in community service while also looking
beyond local issues to the international context.
The Butler University
Department of Sociology has 4 majors:
And two combined majors:
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