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Sociology Areas of Study

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Sociology Major, B.A.

I. Required Courses

Note: Sociology students are encouraged to take either MATH 1100 Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning or MATH 1110 Beginning College Algebra in preparation for statistics courses.

SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 2230 Ethnic and Minority Group Relations (3 credits)
SOC 2240 Men, Women, and Society: A Sociological Interpretation (3 credits)
SOC 3000 Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
SOC 3001 Social Statistics (3 credits)
SOC 3002 Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)
SOC 3010 Contemporary Sociological Theory (3 credits)
SOC 4700 Career Preparation (3 credits)
SOC 4800 Capstone in Sociology (3 credits)

Subtotal 27 Credits

II. Electives in Sociology

Select 1 of the following courses:

SOC 2200 Social Movements and Change (3 credits)
SOC 2210 American Culture: A Sociological Interpretation (3 credits)
SOC 2220 Sociology of Marriage and Family (3 credits)

Select 3 of the following courses:

SOC 3020 Urban Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 3040 The United States and Globalization: A Sociological Perspective (3 credits)
SOC 3050 Environmental Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 3120 Organizations in Society (3 credits)
SOC 3230 Social Psychology (3 credits)

Subtotal 12 Credits

III. Electives

An additional 6 credits need to be taken either from Sociology or from another discipline. Courses are to be chosen with the approval of the Sociology program.

Subtotal 6 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 45 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJOR, B.A.

The following is a list of required Sociology courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Freshman

SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2230 Ethnic and Minority Group Relations
SOC 2240 Men, Women, and Society: A Sociological Interpretation
Sociology electives at the 2000 level

Sophomore

SOC 3001 Social Statistics
SOC 3002 Quantitative Research Methods
Sociology electives at the 2000 or 3000 level
Make progress on completing Liberal Education requirements
Begin taking courses in a minor or second major (2000 or 3000 level), if appropriate

Junior

SOC/ANTH 3000 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC 3010 Contemporary Sociology Theory
Sociology electives at the 2000 or 3000 level
Make progress on completing courses for additional major/minors

Senior

SOC 4700 Career Preparation
SOC 4800 Capstone in Sociology
Take 6 elective credits either in Sociology or from another discipline that complement your career direction. These courses need the approval of the Sociology program.
Complete courses in additional majors/minor(s)

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Sociology Minor

Required Courses

SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Select 6 credits (2 courses) from Sociology courses at the 2000 level
Select 9 credits from Sociology courses at the 3000 level

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 18 Credits