Sociology, B.S.

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Learning Outcomes

Students completing the B.S. degree with a major in Sociology should:

Communicate in writing how sociology contributes to an understanding of social reality
Demonstrate an understanding of sociological theories
Demonstrate an understanding of methodological approaches within sociology
Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts, perspectives, and their interpretive applications
Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity in society

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

Core Area F: 18 Hours

SOCI 1101 - Introductory Sociology 3 Credit Hours

Foundations of Social Sciences: 3-12 Hours

1000 or 2000 level courses from the following Disciplines:

ANTH, CRIM, ENGL, FORL, GEOG, Global Studies, HIST, COMM, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI

Foundations of Technical Skills: 3-12 Hours

1000 or 2000 level courses from the following Disciplines:

ACCT, CISM, CS, ECON, MATH, MEDT, or XIDS 2202

Major Courses: 60 Hours

A: 12 Hours

SOCI 4000 - Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 4003 - Applied Statistics for Sociology 3 Credit Hours
(and)
SOCI 4053 - Sociological Theory 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 4984 - Capstone: Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours

B. Diversity Course: 3 Hours

one of the following:

SOCI 3543 - Sociology of Religion 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 3623 - Social Inequality 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 3943 - American Class System 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 3954 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 4323 - Sociology of Race 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 3603 - Sociology of Gender 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 4543 - Deviant and Alternative Behavior 3 Credit Hours
These required classes (A and B above) must be passed with a grade of C or better.

C. Upper Division Courses: 21 Hours

SOCI courses at 3000 or 4000 level

D. Supporting Courses (or Minor): 15-18

Non-SOCI courses at 3000 or 4000 level

E. General Electives: 6-9 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

No more than a total of nine hours of directed research, directed readings, and senior thesis credits may be applied toward the major. No more than six hours of internship may be applied toward the major.