Sociology

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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Behavioral Sciences
School: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Major Code: 047

General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)

AreaHoursOptions
Communications9ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213
Social and Behavioral Sciences12POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113
Science and Mathematics14BIOL 1114 or 1404; Physical Sciences; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003
Humanities9Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts; Foreign Language

Major Requirements: Sociology (36 Semester Hours)

Required (15 Semester Hours)

CourseTitleHours
SOC 1113Principles of Sociology3
SOC 2213Social Problems3
SOC 3003Introduction to Social Research3
SOC 3313Statistics in Behavioral Sciences3
SOC 4113Sociological Theory3

Diversity Component (6 Semester Hours)

CourseTitleHours
SOC 3443Aging in Society3
SOC 3623Race, Gender and Ethnic Relations3
SOC 3823Native American Cultures3

Note: Choose two of the three Diversity Component courses (6 hours).

Electives (15 Semester Hours)

Choose 15 hours from the following courses:

CourseTitleHours
SOC 3223Social Psychology3
SOC 3323Collective Behavior and Social Movements3
SOC 3343Medical Sociology3
SOC 3423Urban Society3
SOC 3523Juvenile Delinquency3
SOC 3723The Family3
SOC 3883Introduction to Social Work3
SOC 3950Field Experience in Social Work3
SOC 4153Sociology of Death and Dying3
SOC 4333Criminology3
SOC 4383Social Class in the United States3
SOC 4533Population Dynamics3
SOC 4883Comparative Cultures3
SOC 4960Directed Readings3
SOC 4970Special Studies3
SOC 4980Seminar3
SOC 4990Research3

Total Hours Required: 80