Sociology, B.A.

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This major is administered by the Department of Sociology and Social Work .

Consists of 34-42 credits in the major including:

Core Courses

Required, 13 credits

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
SOC 350 - Sociological Theory 3 cr.
SOC 351 - Social Statistics 4 cr.
SOC 352 - Research Methods 3 cr. or
SW 352 - Research Methods 3 cr.

World Language Courses, 8 credits

Complete a two-semester sequence of university entry-level world language courses (101, 102). The requirement may be fulfilled through equivalent coursework or other language acquisition as demonstrated through a test-out policy (including Native American languages and American Sign Language). If your native language is not English and you can document formal high school or university study of your native language, you may use ENGL 101 and ENGL 202 , or ENGL 150 as a means of fulfilling this world language requirement.

Additional Sociology Credits, 15 credits

Complete 15 additional sociology credits, which may include cross-listed Social Work and Natural Resources courses as designated below:

SOC 261 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Services Field 3 cr. or
SW 261 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Services Field 3 cr.
SOC 262 - Social Welfare Policies and Programs 3 cr. or
SW 262 - Social Welfare Policies and Programs 3 cr.
SOC 301 - Social Investigations II 3 cr. or
SW 301 - Social Investigations II 3 cr.
SOC 352 - Research Methods 3 cr. or
SW 352 - Research Methods 3 cr.
SOC 364 - Social Services in Native American Communities 3 cr. or
SW 364 - Social Services in Native American Communities 3 cr.
SOC 376 - Human Behavior and Social Environment 3 cr. or
SW 376 - Human Behavior and Social Environment 3 cr.
SOC 378 - Problems in Family Interaction 3 cr. or
SW 378 - Problems in Family Interaction 3 cr.
SOC 393 - Police Academy 15 cr. or
NRES 393 - Conservation Law Enforcement 1-15 cr.

Communication in the Major

Take at least 6 credits of:

SOC 301 - Social Investigations II 3 cr. or
SW 301 - Social Investigations II 3 cr.

Note

May repeat with different subtitles.

Capstone Experience

SOC 352 - Research Methods 3 cr. or
SW 352 - Research Methods 3 cr.

Teacher Certification

For teacher certification in sociology, the requirements are the same as above. Also see the Education section in this catalog for additional requirements for teacher certification and admission to the Professional Education Program.