Sociology, B.A.

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General Education Requirements (A&S)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S) .
For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S) .

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses required to complete the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade.

Requirements for the Major

Required credits: 36

Core Courses (18 credits)

SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit(s)
SOC 242W - Methods of Social Research 4 credit(s)
SOC 340P - Sociological Theory 3 credit(s)
SOC 343 - Statistical Analysis 4 credit(s)
SOC 418W - Senior Practicum 4 credit(s)

Electives (18 credits)

At least 9 of the 18 credits must come from 300-level or 400-level courses.

SOC 113 - Contemporary Social Issues 3 credit(s)
SOC 115 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 credit(s)
SOC 225D - Women’s and LGBTQ+ Movements 3 credit(s)
SOC 254 - The Sociology of the Family 3 credit(s)
SOC 256 - The Black Family in American Society 3 credit(s)
SOC 258 - The Caribbean American Family 3 credit(s)
SOC 271 - Deviance 3 credit(s)
SOC 315D - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality 3 credit(s)
SOC 326 - Sexuality and Social Conflict 3 credit(s)
SOC 328 - Society and the Individual 3 credit(s)
SOC 351 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 credit(s)
SOC 363 - Urban Sociology 3 credit(s)
SOC 364 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 credit(s)
SOC 366 - Work and Leisure 3 credit(s)
SOC 375 - Social Control 3 credit(s)
SOC 377 - Contemporary Studies in Sociology 3 credit(s)
SOC 382 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credit(s)
SOC 388 - Aging and Society 3 credit(s)
SOC 419 - Applied Research Internship 3 credit(s)
SOC 420 - Social Relations 3 credit(s)
SOC 424 - Political Sociology 3 credit(s)
SOC 425 - Popular Culture 3 credit(s)
SOC 444 - Social Research and Social Policy 3 credit(s)
SOC 445 - Applied Research Methods 3 credit(s)
SOC 456 - Social Welfare 3 credit(s)
SOC 460 - Social Inequality 3 credit(s)
SOC 463 - Social Change 3 credit(s)
SOC 477 - Advanced Studies in Sociology 3 credit(s)

Additional Information:

It is recommended that SOC 110 be taken before the end of the sophomore year, SOC 242W and SOC 343 before the end of the junior year, and SOC 340P in the junior year. SOC 418W must be taken in the senior year.

Not all elective or required courses are scheduled each semester. All prospective majors should consult with departmental advisors before planning their courses in sociology.