Sociology (BS) - Crime, Deviance, and Society Track
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Core Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Area A Essential Skills | ||
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | ||
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | ||
College Algebra | ||
Pre-Calculus | ||
Applied Calculus | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Area A Total | 9 | |
Area B Institutional Options 1 | ||
B1: Select 3 hours of following courses: | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Any Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | ||
B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses: | 1-2 | |
Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
Perspectives 1-hour | ||
Perspectives 2-hour | ||
Area B Total | 4-5 | |
Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics | ||
Select one of the following humanities courses: | 3 | |
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
ITDS 1774 Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Select one of the following fine arts courses: | 3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
Area C Total | 6 | |
Area D Science/Math/Technology 1 | ||
D1: Select two science courses from the following list. One science course must include a lab; the other science course may or may not include the lab: | 7-8 | |
Human Origins (no lab) | ||
Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System and Descriptive Astronomy Lab (lab optional) | ||
Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies and Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
Understanding the Weather and Understanding the Weather Lab | ||
Principles of Biology (lab included) | ||
Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab (no lab) | ||
Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab (lab included) | ||
Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | ||
Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | ||
Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | ||
Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | ||
Environmental Studies and Environmental Studies Laboratory (lab optional) | ||
Sustainability and the Environment | ||
Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment (no lab) | ||
Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology and Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | ||
Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology and Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | ||
The Fossil Record (lab included) | ||
Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | ||
Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | ||
Physics of Color and Sound and Physics of Color and Sound Lab (lab optional) | ||
Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | ||
Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | ||
D2: Select one of the following or a science course from above: | 3-4 | |
Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | ||
Computer Science I | ||
Introduction to Data Science | ||
Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | ||
Pre-Calculus | ||
Applied Calculus | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | ||
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
Formal Logic | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Area D Total | 10-11 | |
Area E Social Sciences | ||
HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Select one of the following behavioral science courses: | 3 | |
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Moral Philosophy | ||
Introduction to General Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Select one of the following world culture courses: | 3 | |
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Discovering Archaeology | ||
Ancient World Civilizations | ||
Language and Culture | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
World History to 1500 | ||
World History since 1500 | ||
Introduction to International Studies and Cross-Cultural Learning | ||
Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
Area E Total | 12 | |
Wellness Requirement | ||
KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
Select one PEDS course | 1 | |
Wellness Total | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 45 |
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Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.
- Area B1, 3 hours;
- Area B2, 1-2 hours;
- Area D1, 7-8 hours;
- Area D2, 3-4 hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | ||
Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
Core Total | 45 | |
Area F Courses Related to Major | ||
Minimum grade of C is required | ||
SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOCI 1168 | Social Problems | 3 |
Select 12 credits from Area F Electives | 12 | |
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Discovering Archaeology | ||
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | ||
Human Origins | ||
Ancient World Civilizations | ||
Language and Culture | ||
Human Skeletal Analysis | ||
Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | ||
Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | ||
Computer Science I | ||
Computer Science II | ||
Computer Organization | ||
Data Structures | ||
Internet Programming | ||
Selected Topics in Computer Science | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | ||
World History to 1500 | ||
World History since 1500 | ||
U. S. History to 1865 | ||
U. S. History since 1865 | ||
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | ||
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | ||
College Algebra | ||
Pre-Calculus | ||
Applied Calculus | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | ||
Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry 3 | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Critical Thinking | ||
Moral Philosophy | ||
Formal Logic | ||
Introduction to Political Science | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Global Issues | ||
Introduction to General Psychology | ||
Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | ||
Introduction to Social Work and Welfare | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Area F Total | 18 | |
Area G Program Requirements | ||
Minimum grade of C is required | ||
SOCI 3103 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
SOCI 3111 | Social Research Methods | 3 |
SOCI 3114 | Community Engagement Techniques | 3 |
SOCI 3165 | Social Stratification and Inequality | 3 |
SOCI 4796 | Sociology Capstone | 3 |
Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
Sociology of Deviance | ||
Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
Drugs and Society | ||
Sociology of Domestic Abuse | ||
Sociology Internship | ||
Area G Total | 27 | |
Area H Program Electives | ||
Minimum grade of C is required | ||
Select any 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
Juvenile Delinquency | ||
Violent Crime | ||
Social Psychology | ||
Violence and Society | ||
Sociology of Formal Organizations | ||
Urban Studies | ||
Selected Topics in Sociology | ||
Area H Total | 12 | |
Area I General Electives | ||
Select 21 credits (3 credits must be at the 3000-level) | 21 | |
Area I Total | 21 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Elementary Statistics (Recommended) | ||
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | ||
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | ||
College Algebra | ||
Pre-Calculus | ||
Applied Calculus | ||
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign langguage 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Area F | Elective (minimum grade of C) * | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
AREA B2 | Seminar(s) 1 | 2 |
AREA C | Any Fine Arts | 3 |
KINS 1106 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness or Concepts of Fitness for Online Students |
2 |
SOCI 1168 | Social Problems (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
AREA D | Any Science with Lab | 4 |
DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science (Recommended ) | 3 |
or other math/science/tech course |
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AREA H | Sociology 3000/4000 Elective (minimum grade of C) 2 | 3 |
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
AREA C | Any Humanities | 3 |
AREA E | Behavioral Science 3 | 3 |
AREA D | Any Science without Lab | 3 |
AREA F | Elective (minimum grade of C) * | 3 |
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
Any PEDS | 1 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
SOCI 3103 | Sociological Theory (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
SOCI 3165 | Social Stratification and Inequality (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
AREA E | Any World Cultures | 3 |
AREA H | Sociology 3000/4000 Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 2 | 3 |
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SOCI 3114 | Community Engagement Techniques (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
SOCI 3111 | Social Research Methods (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
AREA F | Elective (minimum grade of C) * | 3 |
AREA G | Sociology 3000/4000 Directed Elective (minimum grade of C) 4 | 3 |
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
AREA G | Sociology 3000/4000 Directed Electives--select two (minimum grade of C) 4 | 6 |
AREA H | Sociology 3000/4000 Elective (minimum grade of C) 2 | 3 |
AREA F | Electives (minimum grade of C) * | 3 |
AREA I | Elective | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SOCI 4796 | Sociology Capstone (Satisfactory grade) | 3 |
AREA G | Sociology 3000/4000 Directed Electives (minimum grade of C) 4 | 3 |
AREA H | Sociology 3000/4000 Elective (minimum grade of C) 2 | 3 |
AREA I | Electives | 6 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
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Area F Electives: Select 12 hours from the following choices: ANTH 1105, 1107, 1109, 1145, 2105, 2136, 2137, 2205 (4 hrs); Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; CPSC 1105, 1301K (4 hrs), 1302, 2105, 2108, 2125, 2555; ECON 2105, 2106; GEOG 1101, 2215 (4 hrs); HIST 1111,1112, 2111, 2112; MATH 1001, 1101, 1111, 1113 (4 hrs), 1125, 1131 (4 hrs), 1132 (4 hrs), 1165, 2115, 2125, 2135 (4 hrs); PHIL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2500; POLS 2101, 2201, 2401; PSYC 1101, 2103, 2125, 2127; SOCI 2126; STAT 1401
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Choose from the following B2 courses:
ITDS 1779 Scholarship Across the Disciplines 2-hours
LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership 2-hours
PERS 1506 Perspectives 1-hour
PERS 1507 Perspectives 2-hours
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Choose from the following Area H course options:
CRJU 3155 Juvenile Delinquency
CRJU 3169 Violent Crime
SOCI 3105 Social Psychology
SOCI 3145 Violence and Society
SOCI 3158 Sociology of Formal Organizations
SOCI 3166 Urban Studies
SOCI 3508 Selected Topics in Sociology
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Except SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology and PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology, which are required in Area F.
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Choose from the following Area G course options:
SOCI 3109 Sociology of Deviance
SOCI 3117 Race and Ethnic Relations
SOCI 3128 Drugs and Society
SOCI 3138 Sociology of Domestic Abuse
SOCI 4698 Sociology Internship
Additional Notes
This program map illustrates appropriate coursework for completing a degree within four years, provided that course grades allow for earned credit. Please consult with your advisor to determine when courses can be switched out with others and taken in a different semester or sequence than illustrated since not all courses are taught every semester.
- This map is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract on the part of CSU since degree requirements or course offerings could change. As always, check with your advisor.
- Students must complete "Area A " (ENGL 1101 English Composition I, ENGL 1102 English Composition II, and MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1131 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) prior to reaching 30 hours and earn a "C" or higher in all three courses.
- As of Fall 2013, all undergraduate students are required each semester to meet the 2.0 institutional GPA standard for satisfactory academic progress.
Admission Requirements
There are no program specific admission requirements.
Additional Program Requirements
There are no program specific academic regulations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- be able to recognize trends and patterns,
- develop the ability to create reports,
- be able to think critically and analytically about issues,
- develop skills in interpersonal communication,
- develop skills in research and data analysis,
- develop skills in planning and organizing, and management.