Sociology, Family Studies and Social Work Concentration

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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.

Majors & Programs

Majors & Programs

Majors & Programs

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