Sociology, B.S.

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General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

A student majoring in sociology has the option of obtaining a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. See requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees.

Major - 34 semester hours

• SOCL 1133 - Introductory Sociology 3
• SOCL 2233 - Global Social Problems 3 (must choose another course for the core)
• SOCL 3314 - Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
• SOCL 3633 - Research Methods 3
• SOCL 4153 - Sociological Theory 3
• SOCL 4803 - Applied Sociology 3

Advanced Elective Courses - 15 semester hours

Fifteen advanced semester hours selected with the approval of the student’s advisor

Comprehensive Examination

All sociology majors must take a written comprehensive examination during their senior year. Contact the Sociology Department office to make testing arrangements.

Minor Requirement

All Sociology majors must complete a minor of at least 18 semester hours of which at least six must be advanced. The minor field selected must be acceptable to the chairs of major and minor programs.