Sociology, B.A.

A minor is required with this major.

Requirements: (38 credits)

The five required core courses enable students to acquire fundamental analytical research skills and theoretical perspectives of the discipline.

Core:

SOC 110	Introductory Sociology	3
	or
SOC 111	Social Problems	3
	and
SOC 300	Sociological Theory	4
SOC 310	Research Methods	4

Advanced Methods:

4 credits from the following

SOC 410	Quantitative Analysis	4
SOC 411	Oral History for the Social Sciences	4
SOC 412	Qualitative Analysis	4
SOC 413	Community Research	4

Capstone:

SOC 499

Senior Seminar in Sociology

4

Electives:

19 credits of Sociology electives: 12 of which must be at the 300- and/or 400-level, and with no more than 6 credits at the 100-level.

 

Total Credit Hours: 38

Students wishing to major in sociology are required to meet with the department chair to pick up introductory materials and information, as well as to be assigned a faculty advisor. Substantive areas of study should be developed in conjunction with the student's departmental advisor. Independent studies and internship opportunities are available to qualified majors. Eligible students are encouraged to participate in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honors Society.

Students are also required to successfully complete STAT 215.