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Sociology B.S.

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: 61-63 credits
 

Course	Title	Credits
SOC 001	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 207	Research Methods in Sociology	3
MATH 110 or MATH 140	Techniques of Calculus I OR Calculus with Analytic Geometry	4
MATH 111 or MATH 141	Techniques of Calculus II OR Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	2 OR 4
CAS 283	Computer Applications for the Liberal Arts	3
STAT 480	Introduction to Social Statistical Packages	1
STAT 3XX or 4XX	Advanced Level STAT	3
Additional Lower Level SOC		9
SOC 4XX	Advanced Level SOC	12
SOC 400W*	Senior Research Seminar	3
Social Science Field I	Social Sciences other than SOC	9
Social Science Field II	Social Sciences other than SOC	9

NOTE:   Of the 18 credits in social sciences, 9 must be at the 400-level. 

SAMPLE FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

Important Note:   The advanced level STAT course must be taken prior to SOC 400W. 
* 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 Sociology major requirements. They may, however, be used as elective credit is to count toward the credit requirement for graduation.

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

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)