SOCIOLOGY AND GERONTOLOGY
The College offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and minors in Sociology and Gerontology. The courses are diverse and represent a broad range of practical and theoretical issues in the discipline. Students will have opportunities to engage in research under the supervision of faculty members, who work with students on an individual basis, providing them with counseling, research suggestions, and other assistance. They are determined to develop and maintain an academically nurturing relationship with each of the program's students.
Employment opportunities are available for students with a major in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or Gerontology. Courses have been designed to enable students to acquire skills for careers in the criminal justice system or in agencies working with youth, the elderly, and families.
Minor in Sociology — A minimum of 20 semester hours in Sociology to include SOC 1105, SOC 1111 or SOC 1125, SOC 2206, SOC 2800, SOC 3800, and additional courses selected in consultation with the academic advisor. A grade of C or better is required in all Sociology courses.
Minor in Gerontology — The minor in Gerontology is a multidisciplinary program that consists of a minimum of 20 semester hours to include the following courses: BIO 2200, SOC 2230, PSY 3385, and SOC 4596. Additional elective courses may be selected from SOC 3370, 3380; SWK 3320; HHP 1202, HHP 2230, HHP 3301, HHP 3361, HHP 4401; PSY 2320, PSY 3380, and PSY 3420 in consultation with the academic advisor. A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken for the minor.
Dr. Genevieve Ritchie-Ewing, Assistant Professor
Charles H. Wesley Arts and Science Building
Room 324
937-376-6505 | gritchie-ewing@centralstate.edu
Dr. Stanley Veitch, Assistant Professor
Charles H. Wesley Arts and Science Building
Room 328
937-376-6506 | sveitch@centralstate.edu
Dr. Greta Winbush, Professor (Gerontology)
Charles H. Wesley Arts and Science Building
Room 240
937-376-6310 | gwinbush@centralstate.edu