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BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. A major in Sociology complements many career paths by developing students' understanding of the nature of society and social relationships as these affect them in their personal and professional lives. The general objectives of this major are to provide students with: 1) An understanding of the causes and consequences of social inequality, including those or race, gender, sexuality, and social class, 2) An understanding of the forces of social change and social stability, and 3) An array of job skills applicable to a wide variety of labor force positions.
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.  Students are responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements.
*See Appendix A Core Curriculum and Optional Course Information.
** See Appendix B for approved list of minors and requirements.
FALL				HOURS	SPRING			HOURS
FRESHMAN YEAR					FRESHMAN YEAR
ENGL		1301	English Composition I	3	ENGL	1302	English Composition II	3
MATH		1314	College Algebra	3	MATH		Math Elective1	3
HIST		1301	The U.S. to 1877	3	HIST	1302	The U.S. Since 1877	3
SOCI		1301	Introduction to Sociology	3	SOCI	1306	Contemporary Social Prob	3
SPCH		1311	Fundamentals of Speech	3			Activity or Wellness*	1
Total				15				13
SOPHOMORE YEAR					SOPHOMORE YEAR
ENGL			Survey of Literature*	3	ENGL	2311	Technical Writing	3
PSCI		2305	American National Govt	3	PSCI	2306	American State Govt	3
SOCI			Restricted SOCI Elective2	3			Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
			Natural Science*	4			Natural Science*	4
			Visual/Performing Arts*	3			Soc/Behavioral Science*	3
Total				16				16
JUNIOR YEAR					JUNIOR YEAR
SOCI		3305	Research Methods Soc Sci3	3	SOCI	3304	Sociological Theory	3
SOCI		3316	Urban Sociology	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
			Minor Curriculum**	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
			Minor Curriculum**	3			Adv General Elective	3
			Advanced Minor Curr**	3			Advanced Minor Curr**	3
Total				15				15
SENIOR YEAR					SENIOR YEAR
SOCI		4310	Social Inequality	3	SOCI	4380	Senior Pro Seminar	3
SOCI		4311	Marriage and Family	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
SOCI		4317	Race and Ethnic Relations	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
SOCI			Advanced General Elec	3			Restricted SOCI Elective2	3
			Advanced Minor Curr**	3			Advanced Minor Curr**	3
Total				15				15
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:     120
Note:  It is suggested that sociology majors take six SCH of sociology or minor curriculum one summer term after Sophomore or Junior Year.
1Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
2Restricted Sociology electives, select 21 SCH from SOCI 2310, 3301, 3302, 3306, 3307, 3325, 3336, 3339, 3371, 4316, 4320, 4325, 4330, 4365, 4367, 4370, 4375, 4390 or ANTH 3351. SOCI 4375  may be repeated when topic changes.
3May be cross listed with CRIJ 3305 or PSCI 3301. PSYC 3302 may be substituted for SOCI 3305.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
	Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.

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