Degrees and Minors

We offer baccalaureate degrees in sociology, in social science, in ethnic studies, and in social science teacher education. We offer three minors.

Sociology:

Sociology is devoted to the study of human societies. The goal of the sociology degree program is to train students to engage in social scientific analysis and
to think critically about public affairs. Each student is required to complete courses in theory, social research methods, and statistical analysis. We also offer a minor in sociology.

Social Science:

The social science degree is a cooperative program involving the departments of anthropology, communication, criminal justice, economics, gender studies, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Its purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study in social science tailored to their specific academic and vocational
interests.

Multi-Ethnic Studies:

The Multi-Ethnic Studies major is an interdisciplinary program leading to a B.A. degree. The primary emphasis of the major is producing professionals capable of identifying sources of intercultural conflict, promoting intercultural conflict resolution, and advocating multicultural access to all facets of U.S. society. Course work examines current issues, trends, controversies, and practices involving multiculturalism and diversity in the U.S. We also offer a minor in Multi-Ethnic Studies.

Mexican-American Studies Minor:

The Mexican-American studies minor introduces students to the issues and problems facing Mexican-Americans in the United States and Idaho. Students will have the opportunity to explore Mexican-American culture and how America’s social institutions and social organizations relate to and react to the Mexican-American population. Special emphasis in the sociology classes is placed on examining the work of practitioners from applied sociology, clergy, legal profession, and social service agencies to ameliorate the problems facing Mexican-Americans.

Teacher Education:

The Sociology, Social Science, Secondary Education B.A., and the Sociology Endorsement, are cooperative, multidisciplinary programs designed to assist students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for success in teaching the social sciences in secondary schools. Course work combines content knowledge, theories of learning and human development, study of curriculum, and methodology. Candidates who complete this program demonstrate evidence of meeting the Idaho Beginning Teachers Standards and are eligible for recommendation for state certification.

Degree Requirements:

Specific requirements for each degree may vary from one academic year to another — consult the University’s Catalogs at http://registrar.boisestate.edu/catalogs/.