Sociology BA

Major: Core Requirements - 9

• Introduction:

• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

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• Methods:

• SOCI 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3

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• Theory:

• SOCI 474 - Social Thought and Theory Credits: 3

Major: Concentration Requirements — 20-21

• Family:

• FMST 201 - Personal Relationships Credits: 3

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• Criminal Justice:

• Choose one of the following courses

• SOCI 315 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
• SOCI 345 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3

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• Health:

• Choose one of the following courses

• SOCI 420 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
• SOCI 366 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3

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• Race & Gender:

• SOCI 425 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
• SOCI 430 - Gender Roles in Contemporary Society Credits: 3

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• Policy:

• Choose two of the following three courses

• SOCI 350 - Social Policy Credits: 2
• SOCI 455 - Development Policy and Analysis Credits: 3
• SOCI 470 - Demography Credits: 3

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.