Sociology - Major

A Major Program in Sociology

Required
SOC 101, 307, 352, and 444; three courses from the following basic substantive areas: SOC 204, 314, 320, 409, 410; nine credits in sociology electives; MTH 207. The senior experience consists of a senior seminar (SOC 444) which integrates material from sociology and other liberal arts core areas (history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, natural sciences, mathematics, fine arts), and a senior comprehensive (SOC 499).

A Sociology major may be combined with the Inclusive Education (Quadruple Certification Grades 1-9) program.

Sociology Sample Program

Freshman Year

Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
Perspectives I Credits: 6
Math and Science Perspectives I Credits: 7

As well as:

ENGW 101 - College Writing I Credits: 3
ENGW 102 - College Writing II Credits: 3
FRS 101 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 3
SOC 101 - PI Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Sophomore Year

Perspectives I Credits: 9
Perspectives II Credits: 3
Upper Division Sociology Credits: 6
Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 6

As well as:

MTH 207 - PII Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

Junior Year

Perspectives II Credits: 6
Upper Division Sociology Credits: 6
Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 6
Electives Credits: 6

As well as:

SOC 307 - Development of Social Theory Credits: 3
SOC 352 - Social Research Methods Credits: 3

Senior Year

Upper Division Sociology Credits: 6
Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 18

As well as:

SOC 444 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
SOC 499 - Senior Comprehensive Credits: 0