Sociology
Sociology at Duquesne University offers students a greater understanding of the social structures and processes that underlie our daily lives, and an awareness of the possibilities of social-scientific research for increasing our understanding of society. Students can choose to major or minor in Sociology, and also have the option to pick up either a Social Justice and Policy or Criminal Justice Concentration.
Strong Academic Foundation
Duquesne's core curriculum teaches social theory and research methods, which provide the basic knowledge necessary for graduate study or employment in the social sciences.
Our elective courses offer knowledge relevant to specific areas of students' interests.
Program Type
Major, Minor
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
33
Program Requirements
- SOCI 101 Survey of Sociology
- SOCI 200W Classical Sociological Theory
- SOCI 201 Research Methods
- SOCI 202 Quantitative Analysis
- SOCI 455W or 456W Senior Seminar
In addition, students must also complete MATH 125 Fundamentals of Statistics.
- If a student chooses to concentrate in either Criminal Justice or Social Justice & Policy, the remaining major credits must go towards the concentration.
- You can also choose to study Sociology without a concentration! Students would just take elective Sociology credits around their areas of interest for the remainder of their program (at least six credits need to be at the 300-level or above).
Minor in Sociology (15 credits)
Requirements for the Sociology minor include:
Major Concentrations
As a student with this concentration, you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge
and skills in preparation for advanced study or for career pursuits in areas including:
Some examples of course options for the Criminal Justice concentration include:
It prepares the student for advanced study or careers in such areas as:
Some examples of course options for the Social Justice & Policy concentration include: