Major Requirements for a B.A. in Sociology
In addition to
meeting the course requirements for their major, all students must
fulfill the General Education requirements for the Undergraduate
College. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology requires 120 credits.
General Education Requirements 57 to 58 credits
Students may apply 6 credits from their major towards General Education requirements.
| Required Courses 42 credits |
|---|
| SOC-0100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 credits |
| OR |
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| SOC-0110 | Social Problems | 3 credits |
| SOC-0200 | Social Theory: Classical | 3 credits |
| SOC-0205 | Social Theory: Contemporary | 3 credits |
| SOC-0210 | Social Stratification and Mobility* | 3 credits |
| SOC-0285 | Sociology of Sex Roles and Human Sexuality | 3 credits |
| SOC-0310 | Forensic Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOC-0330 | Social Mediation and Dispute Resolution | 3 credits |
| SOC-0360 | Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships | 3 credits |
| SOC-0400 | Sociology Senior Seminar | 3 credits |
| SOC-0405 | Clinical Sociology | 3 credits |
| Four Sociology Elective courses** | 12 credits |
*Students should complete SOC-0200 or SOC-0205 prior to enrolling in SOC-0210.
**At
least 9 credits, or three courses, must at or above the 300-level.
Students are encouraged to include SOC-0390, Sociology of Substance
Abuse, as one of their elective courses within the discipline.
Electives
The
remaining credit hours are electives and can consist of Sociology
courses, but should not be limited to this particular discipline.
Electives credits make up the remaining hours such that students
graduate with 120 credits.