Sociology, (B.S.)

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Program objectives for a B.S. in Sociology are: (a) an understanding of and competence in the major theories, statistical techniques, and methodological approaches of sociology; (b) development of theoretical, substantive, and methodological knowledge to conduct research projects or participate in applied research projects; (c) participation in an internship or discipline related experiences; (d) preparation for employment in a sociology-related field or advanced study in sociology or other graduate field.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.

The Major (33 hours)

Completion of 33 semester hours in sociology,

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology ** Credit Hours: (3)
SOCI 3300 - Careers in Sociology ** Credit Hours: (1)
SOCI 3301 - Writing in Sociology ** Credit Hours: (2)
SOCI 3311 - Social Statistics ** Credit Hours: (3)
SOCI 3322 - Methods of Social Research ** Credit Hours: (3)
SOCI 4210 - Rise of Sociological Theory Credit Hours: (3)
or
SOCI 4211 - Contemp Sociological Theory ** Credit Hours: (3)
SOCI 4998 - Honors Thesis Credit Hours: (3) (for Honors students)
or
SOCI 4995 - Senior Capstone Seminar** Credit Hours: (3)
Plus 15 additional upper-division hours in SOCI.

Electives

Electives must be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120.

Typical 4-Year Sociology Sequence

Freshman Year

First Semester
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology ** Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition** Credit Hours: (3)
MATH* (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Semester Total: 15 hrs
Second Semester
Humanities* (3)
ENGL 1020 - English Comp/Analysis** Credit Hours: (3)
COMM 2381 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: (3)
Elective (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences* (3)
Semester Total: 15 hrs

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Sophomore Year

First Semester
ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage ** Credit Hours: (3)
or
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American ** Credit Hours: (3)
History* (3)
Elective (3)
Natural Science* (4)
Elective (3)

Semester Total: 16 hrs

Second Semester

UD SOCI (3)
Fine Arts* (3)
History* (3)
Natural Science* (4)
Elective (3)
Semester Total: 16 hrs

Semester Totals 32 hrs

Junior Year

First Semester
SOCI 3300 - Careers in Sociology ** Credit Hours: (1)
SOCI 3301 - Writing in Sociology ** Credit Hours: (2)
SOCI 3311 - Social Statistics ** Credit Hours: (3)
UD SOCI (3)
Elective (3)
UD elective (3)

Semester Total: 15 hrs

Second Semester
SOCI 4210 - Rise of Sociological Theory Credit Hours: (3)
or
SOCI 4211 - Contemp Sociological Theory ** Credit Hours: (3)
UD SOCI (3)
UD SOCI (3)
UD elective (3)
Elective (3)
Semester Total: 15 hrs

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Senior Year

First Semester
SOCI 3322 - Methods of Social Research ** Credit Hours: (3)
UD Elective (3)
UD SOCI (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)

Semester Total: 15 hr

Second Semester
SOCI 4995 - Senior Capstone Seminar** Credit Hours: (3)
UD Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (4)
Semester Total: 13 hrs

Academic Catalog

Sociology, (B.S.)

University General Education Program (41 hours)

The Major (33 hours)

Electives

Typical 4-Year Sociology Sequence

Freshman Year

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Sophomore Year

Semester Totals 32 hrs

Junior Year

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Senior Year

Semester Totals 28 hrs

Total Hours: 120

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120