Sociology BA

BA: Sociology - 30

 (24 Credits must be selected from courses numbered 300 and above)

Substantive Areas — 15

Required General Education Courses — 9

• BHSC 220 - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Social Issues Credits: 3
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3

Cognates — 18

• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
• ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• PSYC 180 - Dealing with Your Mind Credits: 3
• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Note:

Major field test is required. It is expected that all majors will attend at least one professional conference before graduation.

Computer Policy

In the behavioral sciences, the computer is an indispensible tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum; this computer must be purchased by the student’s second year in the program or the semester of the first research class, whichever is earlier. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses that they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. A list of required software and minimum specifications that a laptop must meet is available in the Department of Behavioral Sciences office; use of the computer varies by course.