Sociology

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The core and distribution requirements for a major in sociology are those listed for the baccalaureate degrees , with the exception that a course in economics, finance or psychology is required to fulfill the social science distribution requirement. Sociology courses may only be used to fulfill one major requirement.

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 58 hour(s).
Electives 37 hour(s).

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

SOC 141 Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s).
SOC 361 Methods of Social Research 4 hour(s).
SOC 402 Contemporary Social Thought 3 hour(s).
SOC 490 Capstone Project in Sociology 3 hour(s).
SOC electives (at least one course from each area below: Social Concerns, Social Institutions, and Social Interaction Electives) 15 hour(s).
STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and Methods 3 hour(s).

Total hours for the major: 31

Total degree hours: 126

Social Concerns Electives

SOC 229 Cultural Anthropology 3 hour(s).
SOC 241 Social Problems 3 hour(s).
SOC 246 Crime and Delinquency 3 hour(s).
SOC 247 Adolescence in Sociological Perspective 3 hour(s).
SOC 250 Introduction to Social Work 3 hour(s).
SOC 317 Community Life and Social Structure 3 hour(s).
SOC 344 Men, Women, and Society 3 hour(s).
SOC 419 Social Diversity & Inequality 3 hour(s).

Social Institutions Electives

SOC 201 Sociology of Sport 3 hour(s).
SOC 245 Sociology of Mission 3 hour(s).
SOC 341 The Family 3 hour(s).
SOC 342 Sociology of Religion 3 hour(s).
SOC 343 Sociology of Health 3 hour(s).

Social Interaction Electives

SOC 242 Sociology of Emotion 3 hour(s).
SOC 244 Social Psychology 3 hour(s).
SOC 249 Interpersonal Communication 3 hour(s).
SOC 347 Relational Counseling 3 hour(s).
SOC 348 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 hour(s).

Note:

Some special topics courses offered by the department may fulfill requirements in these three areas. Please consult the department chair with questions about particular special topics offerings.