Sociology, B.A.

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Sociology is the study of the development, interaction, and behavior of organized human groups. Sociology provides powerful insights into the social processes that shape our lives, the problems we face, and the possibilities we can envision.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Arts & Sciences College Core

D - - Diversity Credits: 3
G - - Global Awareness Credits: 3

Foundation Courses

Students must complete all Foundation Courses with a grade of C or better.

SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
SOC 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4
OR
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
SOC 2465 - Research Methods Credits: 3
SOC 4715 - Sociological Theory Credits: 3

Core Courses:

Students must complete four courses from the following list with a grade of C or better.

SOC 2350 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
SOC 3110 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3140 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 3200 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 3
SOC 3400 - Deviant Behavior Credits: 3
SOC 3500 - Sociology of Gender Credits:
SOC 3550 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3605 - Sociology of Education Credits: 3
SOC 3640 - Social Inequality Credits: 3
SOC 3880 - Political Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3910 - Global Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3950 - Environmental Sociology Credits: 3

Elective Courses

Students must complete 9 additional hours of sociology courses with a grade of C or better. Electives may be used either to develop additional expertise in an area of interest or to broaden the student’s sociological training.