Program: Sociology, B.S. - Main Campus

Sociology Major Requirements

Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior, especially as it is influenced by social groups and culture. A distinctive feature of the program is the integration of theory and research utilizing significant computer applications.

The student electing sociology as a major must meet all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and the following course of study:

Core requirements of 18 semester hours in sociology to include SOC 205 ; SOC 312 , SOC 315 , SOC 325 , SOC 342 and SOC 450 .
Completion of an additional 12 semester hours in sociology for a total of 30 semester hours in sociology.
Each student majoring in sociology must select a minor field of study in consultation with an advisor.

The curriculum below is the preferred course of study for Sociology.

Sociology Freshman Year (32 sem. hrs.)

ENG 101 - English Composition
ENG 102 - English Composition
ENG 099 - Writing Proficiency Exam
BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament
Science Credits, 7 sem. hrs.
SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context or
PHI 211 - Introduction to Logic
MAT 207 - Elementary Statistics
Modern Language or Electives Credits, 6 sem. hrs.
Physical Education (See University Core Curriculum) Credit, 1 sem. hr.

Sociology Sophomore Year (31 sem. hrs)

ENG 211 - World Masterpieces
ENG 212 - Survey of British Literature or
ENG 213 - Survey of American Literature
HIS 103 - World Civilization I
HIS 104 - World Civilization II
OR
HIS 211 - History of the United States
HIS 212 - History of the United States
SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context or
PHI 211 - Introduction to Logic
Sociology Electives Credits, 6 sem. hrs.
Modern Language or Electives Credits, 6 sem. hrs.
Physical Education Credit, 1 sem. hr.
Elective Credits, 3 sem. hrs.

Sociology Junior Year (31 sem. hrs)

SOC 312 - Social Science Research Methods
SOC 315 - Personality, Culture and Socialization
SOC 325 - Social Organization
SOC 342 - Social Theory and Critical Thinking
Fine Arts Credits, 3 sem. hrs.
Sociology Electives Credits, 3 sem. hrs.
Minor Field Credits, 9 sem. hrs.
Physical Education Credit, 1 sem. hr.
Electives Credits, 3 sem. hrs.

Sociology Senior Year (33 sem. hrs.)

SOC 450 - Seminar in Sociology
Sociology Electives Credits, 6 sem. hrs.
Minor Field Credits, 9 sem. hrs.
Electives Credits, 15 sem. hrs.