Sociology, B.A.

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

Consists of 31-39 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.

Elective Soiology Credits, 18 credits

Complete 18 additional sociology credits, which may include cross-listed Social Work courses.

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. Please see the Department of World Languages and Literatures for details.

Communication in the Major

Take the following:

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.