| Sociology Programs |
- Requirements for a B.A. in Sociology (128 Hours)
- Students must complete requirements outlined in:
- I. General Education Requirements
- II. Major Requirements
- III. Electives
- Students pursuing
teacher licensure must complete
the Professional Education Requirements
in addition to the Major and Supportive
Requirements.
- I. General Education Requirements (52-55 Hours)
- Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector course requirements of 52-55 credit hours. Three to six semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major requirements as follows:
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Social Science: SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)
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American Diversity: SOC 226: Sociology of the Family (3 cr)
- (Criminal
Justice Concentration)
- II. Major Requirements (31-34 Hours)
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SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology - SOC 200: Research Activity I 1 SOC 219: Social Research Methods 3 SOC 308: Social Psychology 3 Complete requirements for one concentration: - Concentration Requirements
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A. Criminal Justice BA 320: Conflict Resolution and the Workplace 3 BA 420: Collaborative Processes in the Workplace 3 SOC 110: Intro to Criminal Justice System and Professions 3 SOC 216: Social Problems 3 SOC 226: Sociology of the Family - SOC 316: Victims, Crime and Human Nature 3 SOC 416: Advanced Issues in Criminal Justice 3 SOC 461: Internship 3 SOC 470: Senior Seminar 3 B. Pre-professional SOC 216: Social Problems 3 SOC 226: Sociology of Family 3 SOC 411: Sociological Theory 3 SOC 314: Social Inequality - SOC 426: Social and Psychological Aspects of Religion 3 4 Additional courses in Sociology 12 C. General Sociology SOC 411: Sociological Theory 3 8 Additional Sociology Courses in approved Plan of Work 24 - Notes,
Departmental Exclusions and Limitations
- The General Sociology Concentration requires a written Plan of Work approved by the Major Advisor and Dept. Chairperson with a copy on file with the Registrar;
- The maximum number of hours that can be earned in the major is 48;
- No more than six semester hours of cross-listed courses may count toward the major;
- No more than eight semester hours of internship credit (261, 461) may count toward the major.
- Supportive Requirements
- None.
- III. Electives (39-45 Hours)
- Students
may choose to meet the elective
hours required by completing a second
major, minor, or selected courses
of personal interest.
- Minor in Sociology (18 Hours)
- Students desiring to complete a minor in Sociology must complete the following requirements:
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SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 219: Social Research Methods or - SOC 220: Introduction to Data Analysis
3 SOC 308: Social Psychology 3 3 Additional courses in sociology 9 Total: 18 - Minor in Criminal Justice (18 Hours)
- Students desiring to complete a minor in Criminal Justice must complete the following requirements:
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SOC 110: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Professions 3 SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 219: Social Research Methods or - SOC 220: Introduction to Data Analysis
3 SOC 316: Victims, Crime and Human Nature 3 SOC 416: Advanced Issues in Criminal Justice 3 1 Additional course in sociology 3 Total: 18 - Notes,
Departmental Exclusions and Limitations
- No more than six semester hours of cross-listed courses may count toward a Sociology or Criminal Justice Minor;
- The Criminal Justice Minor does not include an internship, field placement or practice courses;
- The Criminal Justice Minor is not available to sociology majors who complete the Criminal Justice Concentration.
