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
38
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
30
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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