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Sociology Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

Students are encouraged to consider taking a foreign language as part of their general education program. (See appropriate section of catalog.) Please see catalog for a complete listing of program requirements.

Freshman - 1st semester
ENG 102 English Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (General Studies CAT 5) or SOC 220 Social Problems (General Studies CAT 8) (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (6)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
GST 110 Freshman Experience (may be recommended during the freshman year) (2)
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (3)
SOC 220 Social Problems (General Studies CAT 8) or SOC 245 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
SSC 319 Statistics for Social Science or SOC 200 Social Problems (3)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (6)
Minor course (3-6)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
SOC 300 level course by advisement (3)
SSC 300 Social Science Research Methods (3)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3)
Minor courses (6)

Junior - 1st semester
SSC 319 Statistics for Social Sciences OR SOC courses by advisement (3-6)
Electives (3-6)
Minor course(s) (3-6)

Junior - 2nd semester
SOC major courses by advisement (6-9)
Minor course(s) (3-6)
Electives (3-6)

Senior - 1st semester
SOC 480 Social Theory (3)
SOC 497 Internship by advisement (1-6)

Senior - 2nd semester
SOC 490 Assessment Seminar (0)

Continue coursework to fulfill remaining major, minor, and graduation requirements.