Sociology Major - General Sociology Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

A Sociology major provides students with a choice of a Social Work emphasis or a General emphasis. The major objectives are for students to: 1) use a sociological perspective in understanding the influence of culture and social structure on human behavior; 2) explore theories, research, and helping skills in sociology and social work; 3) prepare students for a variety of career settings. A final departmental exit exam is to be passed by all majors at a grade level of C or above before graduation.

Requirements:

Core courses required of all Sociology majors: 15-16 credit hours

One of the following: 3 credit hours

General Sociology Emphasis:

Required major courses: 36 credit hours

SOC core courses (15)
SOC 423 - Sociological Theory

Additional courses to be chosen from Sociology: 18 credit hours

(may include up to 9 hours from the following)

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