Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
Following this section are the
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College of Social Science
Department of Sociology
Undergraduate Program
Sociology - Bachelor of Arts
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology
- The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Sociology major is met by completing Sociology 488 or 499. Those courses are referenced in item 3. a. below.
- The requirements of the College of Social Science Bachelor of Arts degree.
- The following required major courses (33 credits):
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All of the following courses: |
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SOC |
100 |
Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
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SOC |
214 |
Social Inequality |
3 |
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SOC |
281 |
Social Research Methods |
4 |
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SOC |
282 |
Quantitative Analysis for Social Research |
4 |
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SOC |
488 |
Sociological Theory (W) |
3 |
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SOC |
499 |
Social Issues and Change in Contemporary Society (W) |
3 |
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One of the following courses that are related to diversity: |
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SOC |
215 |
Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
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SOC |
216 |
Sex, Gender, and Sexuality |
3 |
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A minimum of three additional Sociology courses at the 300 level or higher, at least one of which must be at the 400 level |
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- Complete a experiential learning experience through one of the following options, approved by the student's academic advisor:
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One of the following courses in sociology: |
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SOC |
480 |
Advanced Research Methods in Sociology |
3 |
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SOC |
497 |
Individual Research |
3 |
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SOC |
498 |
Sociology Internship |
3 |
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Completion of a 3-credit minimum Sociology-related study away or study abroad program with a grade of 2.0 or pass in at least one of the program's courses. |
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