Sociology Major
Degree: Bachelor of Arts

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Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level
Available Concentrations and AOS Codes:

Sociology, U221
Criminology, U222
Sociology, with Teacher Licensure in Social Studies, U223

The Sociology Major provides students with an understanding of the fundamental processes of social interaction that underlie all social organization and change. Beyond book and library study, students are required to develop skills in computer analysis and in survey and field research. Students may a) major in sociology, b) major in both sociology and another field, c) minor in sociology, d) major in sociology with a concentration in criminology, or e) complete the social studies licensure for secondary teachers with a major in sociology. Requirements for these five options are described separately below. Students interested in taking several courses on inequality, aging and health, or community organizations should see the Sociology Department's Director of Undergraduate Studies for recommendations.

Requirements

College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours) for All Concentrations

All students must meet the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). The College of Arts and Sciences, however, has established liberal education requirements for its programs which, while including those of AULER, contain additional requirements in several categories. Therefore, students following this program should adhere to the College requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See a complete description of the College requirements and a list of courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements.

Major Requirements for Sociology and Criminology Concentrations

Minimum of 30 semester hours in sociology and at least a 2.0 GPA for all courses in the major, to include:

SOC 101, 301, 302, 490

Additional Requirements for Sociology

Three courses selected from the following: SOC 341, 342, 344, 345

Three additional sociology courses

Additional Requirements for Criminology Concentration

SOC 324, 341, 342

Three courses from the following: SOC 222, 223, 250, 317, 325, 332, 413, 420, 521

Related Area Requirements

See the Sociology Department's Director of Undergraduate Studies for recommended cognate courses.

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for degree.