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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

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The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a social science degree. Students in this program study human beings as they relate to each other and operate in groups. They examine the research, theories, and history of various social issues such as religion, corrections, politics and public health. Graduates of this program are inclined to professions that involve politics, government civil service, health care, Child and Family support services, general public or private management, and law.

Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of sociology, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

  • Explore classic and contemporary sociological theories.
  • Examine sociological research ethics and practice.
  • Identify the influence of culture on urban and rural societies.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)

English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 4 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours

Core Courses (24 semester hours) 
Major Courses (15 semester hours) 

A student enrolled in Sociology will take five (5) courses any of the following lists. There are no concentrations in this program. However, major courses are grouped by areas that may be of particular interest to students.

Human Expression and Society

Institutions and Society

Minorities, Women, and Society

Public Health and Society



Capstone Course (3 semester hours)

SO498 / SOCI498 - Senior Seminar in Sociology
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all core and major courses prior to enrollment.

Electives (42 semester hours)
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Total = 121 semester hours


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