Majors & Minors
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.
Medical Social Sciences & Health Humanities Certificate
This 12-credit hour certificate is designed for undergraduate students from any major interested in investigating social and cultural influences on health and medicine. Discover humanities and social sciences approaches to health, illness, and well-being and gain core knowledge and the analytical skills needed to advance health equity and compassionate practices in health and medicine.