Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Sociology.
Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.
Utilize discipline specific approaches from the field of Sociology, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.
Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.
Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.
Prepare students to transfer to four year programs in Sociology.
Achieve a successful completion rate for students who declare as Sociology majors.
Major Code: 2109R
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
ELEC ANY
| College Level Elective Courses | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE | Any Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| GNED 101 | Introduction to General Education | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II* | 3 Credits |
| SCIG GE | Any Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
| SOCY 102 | Social Problems | 3 Credits |
| ELEC GE | Any additional Gen. Ed. | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
| HUMA GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| MATH 153 | Statistical Reasoning* | 3 Credits |
| SCIG GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
| SOCY 238 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 Credits |
ELEC ANY
| College Level Elective Courses | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines
Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
| SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| WELL GE | Any Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective | 2 Credits |
ELEC ANY
| College Level Elective | 8 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required