Sociology B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

(May be either depending on option selected.)

Major in Sociology

(Major Code: 122)

Minimum degree requirements for degree are 120 semester credit hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

(Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog and the “Curriculum Guide, Major in Sociology .”)

Note:

Sociology majors are urged to consult closely with departmental advisers regarding electives in the department. This is equally true for students planning to seek employment after earning baccalaureate degrees, for students planning graduate study in sociology, and for students with double majors in social work or criminal justice.

Sociology Core Requirements

42 semester hours, including:

Required Courses from Other Departments

Students are urged to consult with their departmental adviser regarding course work in other departments.

Prerequisite for Advanced Work

SOCI 1301 is required for all advanced courses except:

Certificate in Demography (24 semester hours)

Courses:

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

First Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 or
MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Economics I 3 or
MATH 1332 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts 3
Lab science 4
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3

Semester 2: 17 hours

ENGL 1302 - Research and Rhetoric 3 or
ENGL 2311 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication 3
Lab science 4
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
Core code 90 1
Lower-division elective 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 18-19 hours

Humanities core 3
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
SCOM 1315, 1318 or 1321 3
B.A./B.S. requirement 3-4
Lower-division elective 3

Semester 2: 15-16 hours

Social/Behavioral core 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
Elective 3
Lower-division elective or B.A./B.S. requirement 3
B.A./B.S. requirement 3-4

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

SOCI adv. elective 3
SOCI adv. elective 3
SOCI adv. elective 3
Elective 3
Elective or B.A. requirement 3

Semester 2: 15 hours

SOCI 3362 - Statistics for the Social Sciences 3
SOCI 4302 - Criminology 3
SOCI adv. elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

SOCI 4362 - Social Research 3
Adv. elective 3
SOCI adv. elective 3
Adv. elective 3
Elective 3

Semester 2: 18 hours

Adv. elective 3
SOCI 4099 - Practicum in Sociology 1-6
SOCI 4321 - Racial and Cultural Minorities 3
Elective* 3
SOCI 4361 - Sociological Theory 3

Note:

*Elective hours to be determined—number is based on hours remaining to complete degree.

Advising Services Degree Checklists

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Sociology B.A. or B.S.