Sociology Sociology—the scientific study
of society and human
interaction—is an opportunity
to learn a great deal about
yourself and the society around
you. The Department of
Sociology at Wichita State
University offers strong
undergraduate and graduate
programs, and gives you the
option to study society in
general by taking one course, or
in more depth by completing
the 15-hour minor or the 30-
hour major.The study of societymandates specific skills for
interpreting information and
observations. As a sociology
major, you are required to take
research methods, statistics, and
theory, plus 15 hours of
electives. With this flexibility,
you can select specific areas of
concentration in deviant
behavior, family, gender,
gerontology, social
organization, intimate relations,
urban sociology, and others. Or
you may prefer some
combination of these
specialties. Depending on your
needs, interests, and goals, you
may take courses in related
fields, such as social work,
psychology, political science, orminority studies, or in other
colleges such as business or
education.Sociology is an excellentgeneral degree in the social
sciences that may be tailored to
your specific needs as you
prepare for graduate or
professional schools.
Admission
When you choose to study
sociology you’ll be admitted to
Fairmount College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences. You’ll be
assigned a faculty advisor who
will help you develop your
program of study.If you’re still deciding on amajor when you’re admitted to
the University, the Liberal Arts
and Sciences Advising Center
can help you explore career
options.
Related Opportunities
You may participate in the
Cooperative Education
Program, internships, directed
research projects, and
independent readings. Some
students are selected to work
directly with faculty on research
and projects of common
interest. Through faculty
community service, you cangain hands-on experience in
social agencies, volunteering,
and Cooperative Education
employment opportunities.
After Graduation
Sociology graduates are very
successful in the work force
after graduation. Most of our
students participate in
Cooperative Education, a
program that helps you find a
part-time job—with pay—in an
area relevant to sociology and
your interests. You earn three
hours of sociology credit, build
experience, and test your career
choice—all before you
graduate. Relevant experience
increases your career options
after graduation. Many times a
co-op experience turns into a
full-time job. About 75 percent
of our BA graduates work in
human service delivery, a
diverse area with many
opportunities.
Contact Us
Department of Sociology
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0025
(316) 978-3280
Fax (316) 978-3281
webs.wichita.edu/sociology/11/2005Major Requirements*
Introduction to Sociology3Introduction to Social Research3Sociological Statistics3Measurements and Analysis3Sociological Theory3Electives 15
Total 30*Some courses listed in Major Requirements
will count toward the LAS General Education
Requirements.Minor Requirements
Introduction to Sociology3Upper-division courses (at least 6
hours, 5000 level or above)6Electives 6
Total 15GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The General Education Program, an integral
component of degree requirements in all Wichita
State University undergraduate colleges,
comprises approximately one-third of the total
credit hours necessary for graduation. The goals
of the program include the following:•To study and apply basic mathematical principles•To study and apply principles of written and oral communication•To study and apply basic library research skills including basic assessment of
various kinds of sources•To study the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities and
fine artsSuccessful completion of the GeneralEducation Program and LAS College
requirements supplies the elemental knowledge
and skills for life-long learning in an ever-
changing, global world. Education empowers us
to become masters, not merely users, of out
unfolding destiny.Detailed outlines of General EducationProgram Requirements are provided in the
University Catalog, each semester’s Schedule of
Courses and on the website:http://webs.wichita.edu/success/general_edu_prog
ram/generaleducation.htm. When you enter theuniversity, your academic advisor will assist in
selecting GFP courses appropriate to your choice
of major and degree.
For More Information To receive more information or
to arrange a campus visit, contact:
Office of Admissions
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124
Telephone (316) 978-3085
Toll-free (800) 362-2594www.wichita.edu.The University reserves the right to revise or
change rules, charges, fees, schedules,
courses, requirements for degrees and any
other regulations affecting students whenever
considered necessary or desirable.Notice of Nondiscrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or disability. Any person having inquiries
concerning this may contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita,
Kansas 67260-0145; telephone (316) 978-3001Faculty •Twyla J. Hill (PhD, University ofCalifornia- Irvine). Sociology of Aging,
Sociology of Families, sociology Law,
Asian-American Sociology, Research
Methods.
•Jodie L. Hertzog (PhD, PurdueUniversity). Family studies, Sociology of
Gender, Intimate Violence Prevention.
•Charles S. Koeber (PhD, StateUniversity of New York-Binghamton).
Work, Labor Markets,
Stratification/Inequality.
•Ron Matson (PhD, University ofColorado). Department Chair.
Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Men
and Masculinities, Intimate Relationships,
Parenting, Humanism.
•Kathleen O’Flaherty Perez (PhD,Purdue University). Quantitative Methods,
Urban, Demography.
•Lisa Thrane (PhD, Iowa StateUniversity). Deviance, Mental Health,
Social Inequity, Digital Citizenship,
Research Methods.
•David W. Wright (PhD, PurdueUniversity). Analysis, Marxism, Industrial
Sociology Gender Analysis Theory11/2005

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