Sociology - Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics (Recommended) 1 | 3 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| Introduction to Sociology (Departmental Requirement) | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 2 | ||
An additional Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| SOCI 3165 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 3150 | Social Research: Methods 4,5 | 3 |
| SOCI 3160 | Sociological Research: Analysis 4 | 3 |
| SOCI 4999 | Sociology Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Departmental Electives | ||
| SOCI courses of any level | 6 | |
| SOCI courses that are Upper-Division | 6 | |
| SOCI courses 4000-level (excluding SOCI 4999) 6 | 6 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 7 | 52 | |
18 credits of the electives must be Upper-Division | ||
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is recommended for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
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See the General Education of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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See the Viewing a Wider World Section of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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Criminal Justice/Sociology double majors may be permitted to substitute CJUS 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice Research for SOCI 3150 Social Research: Methods and CJUS 301 Advanced Research Methods for SOCI 3160 Sociological Research: Analysis.
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Government/Sociology double majors may be permitted to substitute POLS 300 Political Research Skills for SOCI 3150 Social Research: Methods upon approval of appropriate substitution/waiver forms.
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The six credits of SOCI 4000 electives does not include SOCI 4999 Sociology Senior Seminar. SOCI 4992 Directed Readings can be applied to this requirement. A maximum of six credits of SOCI 4992 Directed Readings is allowed. In addition, for those in the Master's Accelerated Program, SOCI 5000 electives can be used to meet the six credit requirement.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
In addition, substitution/waivers for courses may be available upon consultation with the Department Head in the Department of Sociology. In all cases, the total number of sociology credits (courses with SOCI prefix) must be a minimum of 33.
Second Language
For the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology there is no second language requirement for the degree.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (C- or better) | 4 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics (C- or better) 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology (C- or better) 2 | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 3 | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 3, 5 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective Course 4 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Sociology- Any Level Elective Course (C- or better) | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 6 | 3 | |
| SOCI 3150 | Social Research: Methods (C- or better) 7 | 3 |
| SOCI 3160 | Sociological Research: Analysis (C- or better) 7 | 3 |
| Elective - Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Elective- Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 6 | 3 | |
| SOCI 3165 | Sociological Theory (C- or better) | 3 |
| Sociology - Upper Division Elective (C- or better) | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Sociology - Any Level Elective (C- or better) | 3 | |
| Sociology - Upper Division Elective (C- or better) | 3 | |
| SOCI - 4000 level Elective (C- or better) 8 | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOCI 4999 | Sociology Senior Seminar (C- or better) | 3 |
| SOCI - 4000 level Elective (C- or better) 8 | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper Division 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 1 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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MATH 210G Mathematics Appreciation is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 210G first.
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SOCI 1110G counts as an Area IV General Education requirement and towards the major.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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SOCI 2310G Contemporary Social Problems may count as an Area IV General Education requirement and towards the major.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Criminal Justice/Sociology double majors: may be permitted to substitute CJUS 300 Introduction to Criminal Justice Research for SOCI 3150 Social Research: Methods and CJUS 301 Advanced Research Methods for SOCI 3160 Sociological Research: Analysis.
Government/Sociology double majors: may be permitted to substitute POLS 300 Political Research Skills for SOCI 3150 Social Research: Methods upon approval of appropriate substitution/waiver forms.
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The six credits of SOC 400 electives does not include SOCI 4999 Sociology Senior Seminar. SOCI 4992 Directed Readings can be applied to this requirement. A maximum of six credits of SOCI 4992 Directed Readings is allowed. In addition, for those in the Master's Accelerated Program, SOC 500 electives can be used to meet the six credit requirement.