Sociology

Undergraduate Programs (Major and Minor)

THE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR
*requirements for students graduating in 2007-2008 or later

A minimum of 48 credits of sociology coursework, to include the following:

• SOC 204 - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits (prerequisite to all upper division courses)
• SOC 413 - Sociological Theory - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204 and junior standing)
• SOC 415 - Understanding Social Research - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204 and junior standing)
• SOC 416 - Conducting Social Research - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204, SOC 415, and junior standing)
• Sociology Electives - 33 credits (see INTEREST AREAS below)

Additional recommendations and restrictions:

1. A GPA of 2.00 must be earned in sociology course work. A grade of C- or better is required in SOC 413, SOC 415, and SOC 416. Upper division coursework cannot be taken S/U.
2. A maximum of 8 credits from SOC 406 (projects) and/or SOC 410 (internship) may be applied to the 48 credit minimum.
3. A maximum of 12 credits of lower division sociology can be transferred/accepted toward sociology requirements.
4. Students may pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. emphasizes foreign language study, while the B.S. involves science, computer science, and quantitative studies. See an advisor to discuss the best choice for you.

THE SOCIOLOGY MINOR
*requirements for students graduating in 2007-2008 or later

A minimum of 27 credits of sociology coursework, to include the following:

• SOC 204 - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits (prerequisite to all upper division courses)

One of the following: - 4 credits

• SOC 340 - Deviant Behavior
• SOC 418 - Qualitative Methods
• SOC 419 - Applied Research Methods
• SOC 421 - Social Change and Modernization
• SOC 424 - Social Psychology
• SOC 426 - Social Inequality
• SOC 499 - Sociology of Organization
• Additional sociology elective credits to bring total credits to at least 27.

You can now earn a minor in Sociology online through Extended Campus. We invite you to discover the flexibility and ease of completing a Sociology minor online as part of your undergraduate degree program.

1. A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in sociology coursework.
2. A maximum of 12 credits of lower division sociology can be transferred and accepted toward a minor in sociology.
3. Only 4 credits earned is SOC 406 (projects) and/or 410 (internship) may be applied toward the 27 credit minimum for a minor in sociology.

INTEREST AREAS
(all courses four credits except where indicated)

The clusters of courses listed below illustrate ways in which students may organize their elective coursework in sociology. Students may also design their own cluster in consultation with a faculty advisor. Interest clusters are for guidance purposes only and are not required.

• *SOC 205 - Institutions and Social Change (3)
• *SOC 360 - Population Trends and Policy
• *SOC 421 - Social Change and Modernization
• *SOC 456 - Science & Technology in Social Context
• SOC 460 - Comparative Societies
• SOC 466 - International Development: Gender Issues

• SOC 324 - Groups and Organizations
• SOC 418 - Qualitative Sociology
• SOC 424 - Social Psychology
• SOC 430 - Gender and Society
• SOC 437 - Race and Ethnic Relations
• SOC 453 - Sociology of Sport
• SOC 470 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements

• SOC 340 - Deviant Behavior & Social Control
• SOC 439 - Welfare and Social Services
• SOC 440 - Juvenile Delinquency
• SOC 441 - Criminology and Penology
• SOC 442 - Sociology of Drug Use and Abuse
• SOC 448 - Law and Society (3)

• *SOC 206 - Social Problems and Issues (3)
• *SOC 312 - Sociology of the Family
• *SOC 350 - Health, Illness and Society
• *SOC 421 - Social Change and Modernization
• *SOC 426 - Social Inequality
• SOC 448 - Law and Society (3)
• SOC 450 - Sociology of Education
• SOC 452 - Sociology of Religion
• SOC 453 - Sociology of Sport
• *SOC 454 - Leisure and Culture
• SOC 470 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements

• *SOC 350 - Health, Illness and Society
• *SOC 360 - Population Trends and Policy
• SOC 419 - Applied Research Methods
• *SOC 426 - Social Inequality
• SOC 430 - Gender and Society
• SOC 432 - Sociology of Aging (3)
• SOC 437 - Race and Ethnic Relations
• SOC 439 - Welfare and Social Services
• SOC 448 - Law and Society (3)

• *SOC 360 - Population Trends and Policy
• *SOC 456 - Science and Technology in a Social Context
• SOC 466 - International Development: Gender Issues
• SOC 475 - Rural-Urban Sociology
• *SOC 480 - Environmental Sociology
• *SOC 481 - Society and Natural Resources
• *SOC 485 - Consensus and Natural Resources (3)

*also available online