Program Overview:
Sociology is the study of societies and social groups. It seeks accurate information through social research, deeper understanding through sociological theory, and betterment of social life through policy evaluation and social justice action. Our Sociology program provides students with a solid grounding in research, theory and social justice.
Students specifically interested in creating a more just community, nation or world might consider our Social Justice minor; those interested in health care issues, our Public Health minor; and those interested in family issues, our interdisciplinary minor in Family Studies.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in every Sociology course required for the major. Students who earn less than a grade of C must repeat the course at Saint Rose until a grade of C or better is earned. Once a student declares Sociology as a major, the student must complete all requirements for the major at Saint Rose. Anthropology courses may be counted toward the required number of Sociology electives.
Program Contacts:
To email Department Chair,
Stephanie Bennett, Sociology Department
Program Webpage link:
Sociology BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Sociology (46 credits)
Sociology Core (28 credits)
SOC/ANT Electives (18 credits)
School of Mathematics & Sciences Research Honors Concentration
In order to promote undergraduate research within The College of Saint Rose, the School of Mathematics & Sciences has created a research honors concentration program.
The School recognizes that what constitutes research may vary considerably across disciplines. The descriptions listed below represent the accepted definitions of research within the School of Mathematics & Sciences for individual departments currently offering research honors:
- Empirical examination of one or more hypotheses using research protocols and experimental designs appropriate to the student’s discipline. (Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law, Physical and Biological Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology)
- Robust exploratory examination of an advanced Computer Science topic (e.g. programming, design, analysis, simulation) following a traditional research trajectory and/or requiring implementation of a large-scale programming project. (Computer Science)
- In depth critical or theoretical examination of the literature on an unresolved issue in the field. (Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law, Social Work, Sociology)
- Qualitative examination using research protocols and designs appropriate to the student’s discipline. (Criminal Justice, Behavior and Law, Social Work, Sociology)
- Qualitative or deconstructive research that challenges a discipline’s orthodoxy or grand narrative. (Social Work)
Procedural Details:
- Students interested in pursuing research honors and who have achieved at least a B average at Saint Rose, must file an “Intent to Pursue Research Honors Concentration” document with the Dean of Mathematics & Sciences, accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member within the major, and sign up for Research Honors Concentration Candidacy in Mathematics & Sciences for their major at the academic advising office. This concentration will appear on their academic progress report and academic transcript as “Research Honors in Mathematics and Sciences – Department of Sociology.”
- Students must select a primary research advisor within their major who agrees to oversee the student’s progress toward Research Honors.
- Students must complete the research requirements for honors established for their major as indicated in the course catalog, and maintain an average of B or higher in these traditionally graded courses.
- At the time of graduation, students must have a minimum overall average of B and must meet or exceed the minimum GPA for research honors within their major as established by their department.
- At the conclusion of the research honors requirements, students will submit a thesis in a format appropriate for a scholarly journal within their discipline. Copies of the final thesis will be kept on file in the School of Mathematics & Sciences and in the Neil Hellman Library.
Sociology
In addition to the general requirements for the research honors concentration described above, students pursuing research honors in the Department of Sociology must have a grade of B or higher in both SOC 288 and SOC 351 for entry into the program.
Professional Accreditations:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
Graduates of our Sociology program are well prepared for a wide variety of career opportunities and for success in today’s ever-changing job market. Community organizing, social justice activism, human services, health care delivery, criminal justice, communications, market research, policy research, public administration, as well as law school and graduate work in Sociology and many other fields, are just a handful of the career paths that our Sociology graduates have followed. Students unclear about their career plans will find our Sociology program useful for providing a wide variety of skills that are applicable to a large number of careers. Students with particular career interests can acquire on-the-job experience in their junior or senior years through our Sociology internships, which are available in government, business, public and private agencies.
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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