Program Overview 

The General Track is designed to give students maximum ability to make their degree fit their interests and future employment or preparation for graduate school. In addition to the standard 15 hours of required core sociology courses (i.e., sociological theory, social research methods, social statistics, stratification and inequality, and sociology capstone), students choose 27 hours of sociology elective course work. Graduates of this program will be able to demonstrate the ability to think rationally and critically about various sociological issues, excel in interpersonal communication skills, demonstrate a deep understanding of multiculturalism and diversity, and will have well-developed skills in research, data analysis, planning and organizing, and management and demonstrate proficiency with either quantitative or qualitative data base and statistical software.

Example study areas include:

• The Family
• Race, Class, and Gender
• Crime, Conformity, and Deviance
• Social Stratification, Prejudice and Discrimination
• Community Development, and Social Policy
• Work and Organizations
• Global Studies: - Model African Union
• African Women and Development
• Social Theory
• Social Research Methods

Career Opportunities

• Mental Health Worker
• Adoption Agent
• Corrections Officer
• Child Welfare Officer
• Human Resources
• Welfare Counselor
• Community Service Agency
• Claims Representative
• Public Opinion Surveyor
• Marketing Research Analyst
• Social Worker
• Case Aid Worker
• Child Abuse Case Manager
• Advertising Assistant
• Delinquency Counselor
• Parole/Probation Officer
• Researcher
• Correctional Case Worker
• Technical Writer
• Alcohol/ Drug Case Worker
• Research Assistant
• Consumer Advocate
• Labor Relations
• Personnel Interviewer

Program of Study

Click on the Program Map tab to view a term-by-term guide for completing the program requirements.

Core Requirements

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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

Program Map

On Campus Program Map

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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 Disciplines

LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership

PERS 1506 Perspectives 1-hour

PERS 1507 Perspectives 2-hours

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Except SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology and PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology, which are required in Area F.

Online Program Map

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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 Disciplines

LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership

PERS 1506 Perspectives 1-hour

PERS 1507 Perspectives 2-hours

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Except SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology and PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology, which are required in Area F.

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.