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Sociology (120 Credits)
This is a prototype of one of many ways to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in four years. The program has built-in flexibility. Students should consult their advisors regarding other acceptable course plans.
Students must meet the graduation requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. They are encouraged to make a broad and balanced sampling of UCORE courses to meet the university's goal for a general education, as well as to explore or confirm possible major and career interests.
At least 40 of the 120 hours for the degree must be at the 300-400-level.
Students must meet the graduation requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. They are encouraged to make a broad and balanced sampling of UCORE courses to meet the university's goal for a general education, as well as to explore or confirm possible major and career interests.
At least 40 of the 120 hours for the degree must be at the 300-400-level.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| SOC 101 [SSCI] | 3 |
| Foreign Language, if necessary, or Elective | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Communication [COMM] or Written Communication [WRTG] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| Foreign Language, if necessary, and/or Electives | 5 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] with lab or SCIENCE 101 [SCI]1 | 4 |
| Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS], Humanities [HUM], or Social Sciences [SSCI] | 3 |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab or SCIENCE 102 [SCI]1 | 4 |
| SOC Elective2 | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Related Field Electives3 | 6 |
| SOC 310 | 3 |
| SOC 317 [M] | 3 |
| SOC Elective2 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Related Field Electives3 | 6 |
| SOC 321 | 4 |
| SOC Elective2 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| 300-400-level Related Field Electives3 | 9 |
| SOC Elective2 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| SOC 495 [CAPS] [M], 496 [CAPS] [M], or 497 [CAPS] [M] | 3 |
| 300-400-level Related Field Electives3 | 9 |
| 300-400-level Electives | 3 |
Footnotes
| 1 | To meet University and College of Arts and Sciences requirements, students must take a [BSCI] course with lab and [PSCI] course with lab or SCIENCE 101 [SCI] and SCIENCE 102 [SCI]. SCIENCE 101 [SCI] is offered Fall semester and is a prerequisite for SCIENCE 102 [SCI]. SCIENCE 102 [SCI] is offered Spring semester. |
| 2 | SOC Electives: Any SOC course except SOC 320. Must include sufficient 300-400-level courses to meet University Requirement of 40 credits of Upper Division coursework. |
| 3 | Related Field Electives: 24 credits required. At least 12 credits must be at the 300-400 level. Approved courses include COM 101, 410, 440, 464, 470, COMSOC 230, 321, 421, COMSTRAT 312, 380, CPT S 401, I BUS 380, MGMT 301, MIL SCI 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402, MKTG 360, SOE 110, 312, and any AMER ST, ANTH, ASIA, CES, CRM J, ECONS, H D, HISTORY, HONORS, PHIL, POL S, PSYCH, and WOMEN ST courses. |
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