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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 C for approved list of minors and requirements.

FALL
HOURS
SPRING
HOURS
FRESHMAN YEAR FRESHMAN YEAR
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Prob 3
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
SPCH
1311 Fundamentals of Speech 3     Activity or Wellness* 1
Total 15   13
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SOCI   Restricted SOCI Elective2 3 SOCI   Restricted SOCI Elective2
3
ENGL   Survey of Literature* 3 ENGL 2311 Technical Writing
3
PSCI 2305 American National Govt 3 PSCI 2306 American State Govt
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   Restricted SOCI Elective2 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 4317 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOCI   Restricted SOCI Elective2
3
SOCI   Restricted SOCI Elective2 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
 
 
1Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
2Restricted Sociology electives, select 27 SCH from SOCI 3301, 3302,3307, 3308, 3310, 3316, 3325, 3336, 3339, 4311, 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.
Note: See information on the combined BA/MA in Sociology .
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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