Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree
Sociology attempts, through systematic research methodologies, to explain and predict small- and large-scale social interactions and social organizations, from individual interactions in everyday life to collective behavior, population movement, and the highly organized behavior of business corporations, national and international organizations.
The Sociology program is designed to develop a special insight and a broad understanding of, and a critical concern for, the operation and the problems of human society including racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and environmental destruction. Additionally, a goal is to foster competencies in accurate observation, analysis and evaluation of social interaction and social organization.
A B.A. in Sociology prepares students to pursue graduate study in sociology and in other related
areas such as business, law, public policy, urban planning and social work. It also develops valuable skills in data analysis, social trend research, program evaluation and organizational management that are highly marketable for entry positions and occupational advancement in business and government agencies.
Department
Degree Requirements
| A. | General Education Requirements | 38-41 sem. hrs | ||
| Ethics Course Requirement | 3 hrs | |||
| PHIL 330 |  | Ethics | 3 hrs | |
| B. | Foreign Language Requirement | 6 sem. hrs | ||
| C. | Core Requirements: | 18 sem. hrs | ||
| (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.) | ||||
| SOCI 111 | | General Sociology | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 324 | | (PSYC 324) (BIOL 324) Statistics for the Behavioral and Natural Sciences | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 325 | | (PSYC 325) Research Design | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 460 | | Classical Social Theory | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 470 | | Contemporary Social Theory | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 495 | | Integrative Seminar | 3 hrs | |
| D. | Sociology Electives | 24 sem. hrs | ||
| 1. At least 18 hours chosen from below: | ||||
| SOCI 214 | | Family | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 216 | | American Social Problems | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 218 | | Social Deviance | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 270 | | Minority Cultures and Relations | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 310 | | (WMST 310) Women and Society | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 312 | | Organizations and Institutions | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 321 | | Criminology | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 326 |  | Qualitative Methods | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 336 |  | (WMST 336) Global Perspectives on Women and Development | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 341 | | Sociology of Religion | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 360 | | (PSYC 360) Social Psychology | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 375 | | (AMST 375) Social Movements | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 401 | | The American Community | 3 hrs | |
| SOCI 421 | | Class, Status and Power | 3 hrs | |
| 2. Six additional hours in sociology chosen by students with the approval of the sociology advisor. Three hours must be upper-level courses. | ||||
| E. | Electives | 31-34 sem. hrs | ||
| 120 sem. hrs | ||||
| F. | As the Culminating Evaluative Experience, all students must complete SOCI 495, Integrative Seminar with a grade of C or higher. | |||
| A maximum of 25 semester hours of sociology requirements may be met in transfer. | ||||
Locations
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree is available at the following locations:
| Main Campus, Day Program |
| Main Campus, Evening Program |
| Online Campus |