Student Learning Outcomes Statement of Sociology Program
Students majoring in Sociology at Tougaloo College are required to take a mandatory written comprehensive examination in the subject area. The exam assesses the knowledge and competencies expected to have been attained during matriculation in the program. The examination will be developed by departmental faculty and center around information gleaned in the core courses. The exam is often given on a pass/fail basis and normally taken while enrolled in SOC 443: Senior Seminar I course. The comprehensive examination data will be used to assess the overall effectiveness of the program and indicate the knowledge retention by students.
Admission and Retention Policies
Any student who is meeting the current Tougaloo College standard or maintains a 2.00 average is eligible to become a major in the Department. To remain in the major, students must strive to keep their average above 2.00. Any grade of “D” received in a required Sociology course mandates that students repeat the course before they enroll in another course. Three “Ds” in required courses result in suspension as a major, but reinstatement is possible if all courses have been successfully repeated with “C” or higher grades.
To graduate with a major in Sociology or any subsidiary program, a student must maintain an average of 2.50 or better in all Sociology courses and complete a Senior Comprehensive paper. Also, students are strongly urged to take the GRE prior to their graduation.
Transfer Students
Students transferring from other institutions or other departments within the College who wish to major in Sociology should consult with the Department Chairperson before selecting a course of study.
The Major in Sociology
Students who choose to major in Sociology are required to take at least 33 semester hours (8 core courses & 3 elective courses) in Sociology and 37-39 hours of General Education requirements. Sociology majors in the program are also encouraged to take theory, research methods, and computer-oriented courses in related fields such as Psychology, Political Science, Economic, Social Work, and Mathematics, and are strongly encouraged to take the GRE.
Curriculum Outcomes Redesigned for Engagement (CORE)/General Education Requirements
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