Undergraduate Program

The goals of the department are to both train students to acquire the skills that a sociologist needs while also teaching them ways to live a productive life. To reach these goals, the department maintains an outstanding level of education to teach students and guide them through their studies to reach their potential.

To help strengthen the core competencies of the students, every required course has one or two teaching assistants chosen from either the senior class or master’s/doctorate students to aid the undergraduates understand the course material. The interactions between the senior and freshman students created by this program help both the teaching assistants with their teaching skills and the freshmen gain a deeper understanding of sociology.

Every year, the department invites local and foreign scholars to give speeches and attend conferences to expose the students to new ideas. The students are also encouraged to take part in programs with Tunghai’s sister schools to allow them to study abroad. Participation in these exchange programs will let them experience firsthand that they are part of the global society.

With guidance from a faculty member, undergraduate students can apply for small research grants offered yearly by the ROC National Science Council NSC. Winning applicants will receive a certificate along with the research grant. The department also holds a yearly essay competition that the students are encouraged to participate in.