Sociology (B.A.)

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Bachelor of Arts

In addition to the possibility of pursuing advanced graduate work in sociology or related fields, majors are trained for employment in international development agencies, government, non-governmental organizations or the private sector in social and community services or research and managerial positions.

In order to declare the major in sociology, students must pass SOC 201 with at least a “B”. Continuation within the major is dependent on maintaining at least 2.5 GPA within their concentration requirements. Students must take SOC 495 in their last full academic year. Courses at the 500-level are also open to selected advanced undergraduates.

A total of 120 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in sociology:

Core Curriculum (34-46 credits)

Concentration Requirements (42 credits)

ANTH 309 - History of Social Theory (3 cr.)
See footnote one.
SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SOC 204 - Social Statistics (3 cr.)
SOC 310 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3 cr.)
See footnote one.
SOC 381 - Doing Survey Research in the Social Sciences (3 cr.)
SOC 450 - Third World Development (3 cr.)
See footnote one.
SOC 495 - Senior Seminar (3 cr.)
See footnote one.

One of either

SOC 203 - Social Problems of the Middle East (3 cr.)
SOC 206 - Arab Family Structure and Dynamics (3 cr.)

One of either

SOC 303 - Social Movements (3 cr.)
SOC 307 - Social Class and Inequality (3 cr.)

Additional Requirements

Two additional 300 level courses in sociology
Three additional 400 level courses in sociology

Collateral Requirements (24 credits)

Three of the following courses:

ANTH 202 - Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
ANTH 380 - Fieldwork Methods (3 cr.)
CSCE 102 - Introduction to Computers and their Applications (3 cr.)
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
JRMC 200 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3 cr.)
POLS 101 - Introduction to Political Science (3 cr.)
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

Additional Requirements

Five additional courses from any social science or humanities discipline, or relevant substitutes, to be approved by the advisor, at least three of which must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Electives (8-20 credits)

Notes

Footnote 1: Cross listed with Anthropology

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Sociology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

Core Curriculum (34-46 credits)

Concentration Requirements (42 credits)

One of either

One of either

Additional Requirements

Collateral Requirements (24 credits)

Additional Requirements

Electives (8-20 credits)

Notes