Sociology Degree Requirements
Major Requirements for a BA 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
Social Problems
Social Theory: Classical
Social Theory: Contemporary
Social Stratification and Mobility*
Sociology of Sex Roles and Human Sexuality
Forensic Sociology
Social Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships
Sociology Senior Seminar
Clinical Sociology
Four Sociology Elective courses**
*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.
Major Requirements for the B.S. 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 Science 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 45 credits, from the following:
Principles of Sociology
Social Problems
Social Theory: Classical
Social Theory: Contemporary
Social Stratification and Mobility*
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
Forensic Sociology
Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships
Sociology Senior Seminar
Clinical Sociology
Sociology of Stress and Crisis Intervention
Internship
Two Sociology Electives**
*Students should complete SOC-0200 or SOC-0205 prior to enrolling in SOC-0210.
**Students are encouraged to take SOC-0285, Sociology of Sex Roles and Human Sexuality,
or SOC-0390, Sociology of Substance Abuse, as one of their elective courses.
Recommended supporting courses:
Linguistics of Communication
A course in Business
A course in Economics
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.
Major Requirements for a B.S. in Sociology, Deaf Studies Track
Rosemont College offers a track in deaf studies through the B.S. degree program in
sociology. This track is available to students with advanced study in American Sign
Language beyond the intermediate level and with an interest in working in the field
of Sociology in settings that have a strong need for professionals who understand
issues in deafness. Students must have effective communication skills with deaf clients.
Students interested in this track should consult with Professor S. Clawar and Professor
Marilyn Conwell as co-mentors.
All students in this track must demonstrate sign language proficiency above the intermediate
level. Please see Dr. Conwell to arrange for this assessment.
General education requirements 57 to 58 credits:
Students may apply 6 credits from their major towards General Education requirements.
Required courses 45 credits
Principles of Sociology
Social Problems
Social Theory: Classical
Social Theory: Contemporary
Social Stratification and Mobility*
Sociology of Health and Illness
Forensic Sociology
Social Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships
Stress and Crisis Intervention
Sociology Senior Seminar
Clinical Sociology
Internship
Two Sociology Electives**
*Students should complete SOC-0200 or SOC-0205 prior to enrolling in SOC-0210.
**Students are encouraged to consider SOC-0215, Sociology of Education, or SOC-0285,
Sociology of Sex Roles and Human Sexuality, as elective courses.
Required supporting courses 6 credits:
Recommended supporting courses 3 credits:
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.
Major Requirements for a B.S. in Sociology, Forensic Sociology/Criminology Track
The Forensic Sociology Track will provide students with the knowledge and skills reflective
of this realm in Sociology, while allowing for specialization in an exciting sub-discipline.
Each student will be required to complete general Sociology courses in order to fulfill
the major requirements, in addition to courses that specifically address forensic
issues from the sociological perspective. Advising will be provided to the student
who pursues the Forensic Sociology Track to insure that all required courses are completed
in a timely fashion, as well as to place the student in varied socio-legal settings
for their internship. These include:
• Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
• Correctional facilities
• Victim services agencies
• Private forensic and legal practices
• Research settings
• Educational settings that are arms of the court
• Police departments
• District Attorney’s offices
• Law firms
This track prepares students for career background in juvenile probation, research
positions, prison case management, investigative careers, victimology (women’s centers,
rape crisis centers, domestic abuse units, victims’ rights groups), parole, social
services agencies, community relations work with socio-legal issues, criminal justice
agencies, court services, pre-law, forensic assistant, and other related careers.
This track can also serve as background training for graduate studies in forensic
social science, criminology, law, and/or criminal justice. Students should contact
the Chair of Sociology for an appointment to discuss the program.
General education requirements 57 to 58 credits
Students may apply 6 credits from their major towards General Education requirements.
Required courses 48 credits:
Social Problems
Social Theory: Classical
Social Theory: Contemporary
Social Stratification and Mobility
Forensic Anthropology
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
Sociology of Sex Roles and Human Sexuality
Forensic Sociology
Social Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships
Sociology of Stress and Crisis Intervention
Sociology of the Courts and Legal System
Sociology Elective*
Sociology Senior Seminar
Internship
*Students are encouraged to consider SOC-0390, Sociology of Substance Abuse, for their elective course.