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B.A. in Sociology

Requirements (34 credits)

Required Courses (22 credits)

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

4
SOC371Sociological Theory

4
SOC301Social Research Methods

4
SOC331Race, Class, and Gender

4
SOC365Data Analysis

4
SOC431Senior Seminar

2

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Two 200-level (or higher), 4-credit courses, selected from among:

SOC201Social Problems

4
SOC207Introduction to Social Welfare & Social Work

4
SOC251Sociology of the Family

4
SOC281Sociology of Aging

4
SOC221Cultural Diversity

4

One 300-level (or higher), 4-credit course, or combination of courses to equal 4 credits, selected from among:

SOC311Criminology

4
SOC319Community Service and Involvement

2
SOC321Urban Sociology

4
SOC351Sociology of Organizations/Bureaucracy

4
SOC361Social Change

4
SOC399Special Topics

4
SOC403Seminar Social Psychology

4
SOC491Independent Study

3
SOC495Internship

3

Social Work Concentration

Optional for Sociology Majors (12 credits)

SOC207Introduction to Social Welfare & Social Work

4
SOC307Methods in Social Work

4
SOC305Social Welfare Programs, Policies, & Issues

4
SOC495Internship

3

SOC207 can double-count for the Sociology Major

Total for Sociology Major with Social Work concentration – 8 additional credits beyond sociology major – 42 credits

Capstone Experience

The sociology capstone experience encompasses (1) the production (in SOC301 and SOC365) and presentation to members of the SEU community (in SOC431) of a paper and poster representing a comprehensive literature review and (2) the production (in SOC431) of a project representing empirical research. Students must also pass comprehensive objective exams given in SOC371 and SOC301 with a grade of 70 or better to remain in the program.

Sufficient Progress in the Major

Students must achieve C’s or better in all sociology courses for them to count toward the degree. Students who receive a grade lower than a C in a course must retake the course to attain a C or higher. Students who receive lower than a C in two or more sociology courses may be dropped from the program.