Sociology, (B.A.)

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Program objectives for a B.A. 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.

College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)

The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements.

The Major (30 hours)

Completion of 30 semester hours in sociology,

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology **
SOCI 3311 - Social Statistics **
SOCI 3322 - Methods of Social Research **
SOCI 4210 - Rise of Sociological Theory
or
SOCI 4211 - Contemp Sociological Theory **
SOCI 4999 - Senior Thesis Seminar (or SOCI 4998 for Honors students)
15 additional upper-division hours in SOCI.

Electives

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

Typical 4-Year Sociology Sequence

Freshman Year

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology **
ENGL 1010 - English Composition**
MATH* (3-4)
Foreign Language/B.A. (3)
Elective (3)
Humanities* (3)
ENGL 1020 - English Comp/Analysis**
Elective (3)
Foreign Language/B.A. (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences* (3)

Semester Totals 30-31 hrs

Sophomore Year

ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage **
or
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American **
History* (3)
Elective (3)
Natural Science* (4)
Elective (3)
UD SOCI (3)
Fine Arts* (3)
History* (3)
Natural Science* (4)
Elective (3)

Semester Totals 32 hrs

Junior Year

SOCI 3311 - Social Statistics **
UD SOCI (3)
Elective (3)
UD elective (3)
COMM 2381 - Oral Communication **
SOCI 4210 - Rise of Sociological Theory
or
SOCI 4211 - Contemp Sociological Theory **
UD SOCI (3)
UD SOCI (3)
UD elective (3)
Elective (3)

Semester Totals 30 hrs

Senior Year

SOCI 3322 - Methods of Social Research **
UD Elective (3)
UD SOCI (3)
UD elective (3)
Elective (3)
SOCI 4999 - Senior Thesis Seminar
UD elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (4)

Semester Totals 28 hrs

Total Hours: 120-121

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement