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Sociology B.A.

A minimum of 123 credits is required for graduation.  All major requirements must be completed with a grade of C or better.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 38 credits (This includes 4 credits of General Education GQ courses.)

Course	Title	Credits
SOC 001	Introduction to Sociology	3
STAT 200	Elementary Statistics	4
CAS 283	Computer Applications for the Liberal Arts	3
SOC 003 or SOC 023	Introductory Social Psychology OR Population and Policy Issues	3
SOC 207	Research Methods in Sociology	3
SOC 405	Sociological Theory	3
SOC 470	Intermediate Social Statistics	4
SOC 400W*	Senior Research Seminar	3
Sociology XXX	Lower Level Sociology	3
Sociology 4XX	Advanced Level Sociology	9

 

SAMPLE FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

Important note: the prerequisite for SOC 470 is 3 credits of any sociology course, and students often find it advantageous to complete STAT 200 prior to SOC 470.  The prerequisites for SOC 400W are SOC 207 and SOC 470, and this course sequencing is strictly enforced.

*It is recommended that you take SOC 400W in the first semester of your senior year.

Note: While SOC 294, 296, 300, 395, and 494 provide students with terrific opportunities and learning experiences, these credits may NOT be counted in fulfillment of the of the Sociology major requirements. They may, however, be used as elective credits to count toward the credit requirement for graduation.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(4 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits

ELECTIVES: Minimum of 20

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

UNITED STATES CULTURES & INTERNATIONAL CULTURES COURSES
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)