B.A. / B.S in Sociology
Requirements for Major in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
- 120 Credit Hours - meet all university and general education requirements
- Thirty (30) credit hours of Sociology coursework ~ Fifteen (15) credit hours dictated by program and Fifteen (15) credit hours of sociology electives.
- Second Major or a Minor
- Sociology Majors must earn a minimum of “C” or better in each of the major and minor courses.
- Mathematic requirements include one course of MS 108, Exploring Mathematics, or higher.
Minors Offered in Sociology
Requirements for Sociology Minor
- Minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours including SY 221/222 and SY 301
- Fifteen (15) credit hours of sociology electives
Requirements for Criminology Minor
- Minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours including SY 221/222
Requirements for Gerontology Minor
- Minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours including SY 370 or SW 370 and SY 340 or SW 371
- Twelve (12) credit hours of electives from the following
SY 360 - Race, Ethnicity & Society (3) | SY 364 - Medicine and Society (3) | SY 366 - Religion, Spirituality & Cults (3) | SY 441/442/443 or SW 441, Independent Study (3) |
SY 452 - Aging Practicum (3) | SY 495 - Advanced Seminar in Aging (3) | SW 335 - Social Work in Health Care (3) | SW 344 - Community Engagement and Leadership (3) |
SW 380 - Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 (3) | HPE 420 - Health Aspects of Aging (3) | PSY 323 - Adult Development and Aging (3) | SMR 311 - Recreation for the Aged (3) |
Other items to note:
* SY 221 or SY 222, Introduction to Sociology, is a prerequisite for all Sociology courses.
* SY 427, 428, and 499 have additional prerequisites.
* SY 301, Researching Society, should be taken prior to sociology 300+ electives.