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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The BA with a major in sociology requires 27 semester hours.

Degree Requirements

  • SOCI 20213: Introductory Sociology
  • SOCI 30383: Research Methods in Sociology
  • SOCI 30833: Sociological Theory 

Choose three (6) upper level sociology classes 

  • MATH 10043: Elementary Statistics

 

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

The bachelor of science in sociology requires 33 semester hours

Degree Requirements

  • SOCI 20213: Introductory Sociology
  • SOCI 30383: Research Methods in Sociology
  • SOCI 30833: Sociological Theory
  • SOCI 40383: Topics in Applied Social Research

Intersections: choose one (1) from the following:

  • SOCI 30223: Contemporary Topics: Social Determinants of Health
  • SOCI 30263: Environmental Justice
  • SOCI 30453: Political Sociology
  • SOCI 30343: Sociology of Race and Racism
  • SOCI 30693: Aging and the Life Course
  • SOCI 30743: Gender and Society
  • SOCI 30773: Sex, Society and Ethics
  • SOCI 30863: Gender Politics: International Perspectives
  • SOCI 40803: Social Inequality
  • SOCI 40713: Sex and Sexualities

Application and Experience: Choose two (2) from the following:

  • SOCI 30213: Applied Sociology
  • SOCI 30233: Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Economic Issues
  • SOCI 20990: International Residential Study
  • SOCI 30903: Law and Society
  • SOCI 30990: International Residential Study 
  • SOCI 30223: Contemporary Topics: Mental Health
  • SOCI 30253: Environmental Sociology
  • SOCI 30403: Human-Animal Relationships
  • SOCI 30583: Technology, Social Media and Society
  • SOCI 30923: Social and Cultural Contexts of Leadership
  • SOCI 32990: International Residential Study
  • SOCI 40303: Animals, Culture and Society
  • SOCI 40373: Social Psychology: Sociological Approaches
  • SOCI 40523: Health, Illness and Medicine
  • SOCI 20223: Social Problems
  • SOCI 40623: Sociology Internship and Professional Development
  • SOCI 40813: Work and Society 

Cultural Studies: Choose one (1) of the following:

  • SOCI 30473: Sport, Culture, & Politics
  • SOCI 30483: Death and Dying: Sociological Viewpoints
  • SOCI 30523: Self and Society Through Film 
  • SOCI 30543: Unveiled: The Sociology of Weddings
  • SOCI 30623: Sociology of Religion
  • SOCI 30653: Sociology of Food
  • SOCI 30783: Sociology of the Body 

Choose three (3) upper level sociology classes 

  • MATH 10043: Elementary Statistics

 

Minor in Sociology

A minor requires SOCI 20213 — Introductory Sociology and 15 additional sociology hours. Any sociology course, including Contemporary Topics, can apply toward the minor. A minor in sociology is an excellent option that can fit with any major.