Sociology: Education and Society, BA
The Education and Society concentration in Sociology gives Penn undergraduates the opportunity to engage the sociological imagination as they consider pertinent issues in education; from its role in stratification and cultural reproduction to its consideration as an engine of social mobility and a marker of privilege. Through this analysis of education, students will be able to approach jobs in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions with a critical understanding of the impact of these institutions on the populations they serve and don’t serve. Alternatively, students can leverage the academic training within this concentration to approach a wide array of careers related to educational policy.
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Introductory Course | ||
| SOCI 1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 1 |
| Social Research Methods | ||
| SOCI 2000 | Sociological Research Methods | 1 |
| Sociological Theory | ||
| Select 1 course unit in Sociological Theory | 1 | |
| Classical Sociological Theory | ||
| Contemporary Sociological Theory | ||
| Sociology Advanced Methods | ||
| Select 1 course unit in Advanced Research Methods | 1 | |
| Health of Populations | ||
| Qualitative Methods | ||
| Sample Survey Methods | ||
| Basic Demographic Methods | ||
| Demography of Race | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| SOCI 2010 | Social Statistics | 1 |
| Education and Society Concentration | ||
| Select 3 CU from the following: | 3 | |
| Social Stratification | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Demography of Education | ||
| Comparative and International Education - Focus on East Asian Education | ||
| Global Urban Education | ||
| Courses outside of Sociology that can count toward the concentration: | ||
| Urban Education | ||
| Education in American Culture | ||
| Stereotype Threat, Impostor Phenomenon, and African Americans | ||
| Access & Choice in American Higher Education | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Additional SOCI Courses | ||
| Select 4 course units in SOCI Free 1 | 4 | |
| SOCI or Related Courses | ||
| Select 2 course units in SOCI or Related | 2 | |
| Research Poster | ||
| Complete Research Poster | ||
| Total Course Units | 34 | |
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Students are encouraged to take some courses outside of their concentration.
Honors
Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.3 and a GPA of 3.5 in the major.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 4100 | Thesis Workshop I | 0.5 |
| SOCI 4101 | Thesis Workshop II | 0.5 |
| SOCI 4998 | Honors Independent Study | 1 |
| Senior Thesis | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.