Sociology, Family Studies and Social Work Concentration

The core and distribution requirements for a major in sociology are those listed for the baccalaureate degrees . Sociology courses may only be used to fulfill one major requirement. This concentration requires a 3 semester hour practicum that is normally completed during a student’s junior or senior year.

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 59 hour(s).
Electives 30 hour(s).

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

SOC 141 Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s).
SOC 250 Introduction to Social Work 3 hour(s).
SOC 341 The Family 3 hour(s).
SOC 361 Methods of Social Research 4 hour(s).
SOC 402 Contemporary Social Thought 3 hour(s).
SOC 444 Practicum in Sociology 3 hour(s).
SOC 490 Capstone Project in Sociology 3 hour(s).
SOC electives: 12 hours chosen from the list below
STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and Methods 3 hour(s).

Choose four of the following:

CDV 210 Theory of Community Development 3 hour(s).
HIS 349 American Urban History 3 hour(s).
SOC 242 Sociology of Emotion 3 hour(s).
SOC 244 Social Psychology 3 hour(s).
SOC 247 Adolescence in Sociological Perspective 3 hour(s).
SOC 249 Interpersonal Communication 3 hour(s).
SOC 343 Sociology of Health 3 hour(s).
SOC 344 Men, Women, and Society 3 hour(s).
SOC 348 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 hour(s).
Note: Some special topics courses offered by the department may fulfill requirements for this concentration. Please consult the department chair with questions about particular special topics offerings.

Sociology, Family Studies and Social Work Concentration

Requirements for Major

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

Choose four of the following:

Total hours for the major: 37

Total degree hours: 126