Assessment Goals
1. Sociological Knowledge. We expect students to have attained:
a) Knowledge of basic sociological concepts.
b) Familiarity with various theoretical perspectives within sociology.
c) Knowledge of ways of collecting and evaluating sociological evidence.
2. Sociological Skills. We expect students to acquire:
a) An ability to think critically and imaginatively about society and social issues, using sociological knowledge.
b) An ability to express this thinking clearly through oral and written communication.
c) An ability to use the standards of the field to evaluate the quality of sociological work, including one's own work.
3. Sociological Values. We expect students to demonstrate:
a) An appreciation for social and intellectual diversity.
b) An awareness of social inequality.
c) A commitment to social justice.






