Lane College

Students graduating with degrees in SOCIOLOGY will: 1. Understand major sociological concepts, theories, perspectives, methods, and knowledge, including culture, social structure, interaction, and change. 2. Comprehend the world beyond the single dimensionality of any cultural view, recognize the value of other cultural perspectives, and understand the relationship between power and perspective. 3. Understand group behavior and the social forces operating in society including the structures, processes, and functions or dysfunctions of social organizations and institutions. 4. Be able to identify major social problems in American society; and critically examine and analyze contemporary social issues. 5. Understand that the United States is a multicultural nation and the world has become a small village; and that a person’s life is affected by what is happening within a community/state/country and by events taking place worldwide. 6. Be able to think critically and assess information about society using sociological concepts and a social science mode of argument. 7. Understand and be able to apply statistical concepts and conduct research. 8. Be prepared to continue their education in professional or graduate study beyond the bachelor’s degree.