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)

Sociology B.A./B.S.

FIRST YEAR		SECOND YEAR
Semester 1: 15-16 hrs	Semester 2: 15-16 hrs	Semester 1: 15-16 hrs	Semester 2: 15-16 hrs

ENGL 1301	ENGL 1302 or 2311	Code 70 core (3)	Code 40 core (3)
MATH 1314, 1324, or 1332	Lab science (3-4)	SOCI 1306	Code 70 core (3)
Lab science (3-4)	PSYC 2301	Code 60 core (3)	Elective (3)
SOCI 1301	Code 60 core (3)	COMM 1315, 1318, or 1321	SOCI adv. elective (3)
Code 90 core (3)	Code 50 core (3)	BA/BS requirement (3-4)	BA/BS requirement (3-4)


THIRD YEAR		FOURTH YEAR
Semester 1: 15 hrs	Semester 2: 15 hrs	Semester 1: 15 hrs	Semester 2: 15 hrs

SOCI adv. elective (3)	SOCI 3362	SOCI 4362	SOCI 4321
SOCI adv. elective (3)	SOCI 4302	Elective (3)	SOCI 4099 (1-6)
SOCI adv. elective (3)	BA requirement (3)	SOCI adv. elective (3)	SOCI 4361
Elective (3)	Elective (3)	Elective (3)	Elective* (3)
BA requirement or elective (3)	Elective (3)	Elective (3)

Note:

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

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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Sociology B.A. or B.S.