Sociology BA Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Sociology. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Sociology

120

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.

Credits for Major in Sociology

To complete the major, 38 credits are required. All 20 core credits are taken in sociology. 15 credits are taken in electives in sociology and 3 credits are taken as elective in anthropology. Sociology is an approved major for STEP students, consult with your advisors for course selection. Additionally, up to 12 credits may be taken in a foreign language.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Sociology

To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.

First Year

Course	Credits
FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement	4 credits
ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement	3 credits
Foreign Language Course¹ Level I BA Sociology/Genral Education Requirement	3 credits
Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	16 credits

¹Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-100 Introduction to Sociology BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
Natural Science Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement	3-4 credits
Foreign Language Course Level II BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	15-16 credits

Second Year

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-202 Development Sociology Thought BA Sociology/Geneal Education Requirement	3 credits
SOC (0170) 200 Elective Select 200 level course BA Sociology Requirement	3 credits
Foreign Language Course Level III BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement	3 credits
Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement	3-4 credits
Total for Semester	15-16 credits

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-100 Introduction to Sociology BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
Natural Science Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement	3-4 credits
Foreign Language Course Level II BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	15-16 credits

Third Year

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-301 Qualitative Research Methods BA Sociology Requirement	4 credits
Anthropology Elective Select 1 course BA Sociology Requirement	3 credits
Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	16 credits

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-302 Quantitative Research Methods BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
SOC (0170) 300 Elective Select 300 level course BA Sociology Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	16 credits

Fourth Year

Course	Credits
Sociology 300 Elective Select 300 level course BA Sociology Requirement	3 credits
SOC 0170-330² Opportunity and Inequality BA Sociology/General Education Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	15 credits

²If student already meets second Q course, substitute another 300 level SOC (0170) elective.

Course	Credits
SOC 0170-401 Majors Seminar Capstone BA Sociology Requirement	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	12 credits

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