Sociology & Criminal Justice
Sociology Program

SOCIOLOGY CONCENTRATIONS

Sociology at Oklahoma City University introduces students to sociological concepts that enable them to better understand the role of individuals and institutions in society. OCU’s faculty emphasizes the development of critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills that enable students to become more productive scholars, citizens, and workers. Sociology at OCU provides a solid liberal arts education that prepares students for graduate school or a variety of career paths (e.g., social services, criminal justice, education, and government).

The Sociology Department offers students the opportunity to take classes in two areas of concentration: Sociology of Culture and Gender & Family. Each concentration has one required course (in addition to the requirements that all students in Sociology must complete to obtain a Bachelor degree) and offers several courses that allow students to focus their electives in one area of sociology. Courses in the concentrations include:

Sociology of Culture:

Required:Sociology of Culture and Consumption

Sports in America
Sociology of Modern Music: The Role of Rock
Special Topics:
Sociology of Belief
The American Dream
McDonaldization of Society
Youth Culture, Identity and Consumption
Magic and Religion in Society

The Sociology of Culture concentration is unique among Oklahoma universities.

Gender and Family:

Required: The American Family

Domestic Violence
Women, Law and Social Control
Social Stratification
Death and Dying
Special Topics:
Aging and Society
Gender, Race and Class
Sociology of Children

Sociology students can also minor in Criminal Justice or Women’s Studies.