Sociology (BS) - General Track

Program of Study

Core Requirements

Area A Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I (minimum grade of C)3
ENGL 1102English 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 Total9
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 Total4-5
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 Total6
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 Total10-11
Area E Social Sciences
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
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 Total12
Wellness Requirement
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one PEDS course1
Wellness Total3
Total Credit Hours45
1

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. 
2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Area F Courses Related to Major
Minimum grade of C is required
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology3
SOCI 1168Social Problems3
Select 12 credits from Area F Electives12
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 Total18
Area G Program Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
SOCI 3103Sociological Theory3
SOCI 3111Social Research Methods3
SOCI 3165Social Stratification and Inequality3
SOCI 3114Community Engagement Techniques3
SOCI 4796Sociology Capstone3
Area G Total15
Area H Program Electives
Minimum grade of C is required
Select 24 hours of SOCI courses at the 3000 level or higher24
Area H Total24
Area I General Electives
Select 21 credits21
Area I Total21
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map

On Campus Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 B1COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Area FElective (minimum grade of C) * 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA B2Seminar(s) 1 2
AREA CAny 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 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
AREA DAny Science with Lab 4
DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science (Recommended) 3
or other math/science/tech course
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
AREA CAny Humanities 3
AREA EBehavioral Science 2 3
AREA DAny Science without Lab 3
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElective 3
Any PEDS 1
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
SOCI 3103 Sociological Theory (minimum grade of C) 3
SOCI 3165 Social Stratification and Inequality (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA EAny World Cultures 3
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SOCI 3114 Community Engagement Techniques (minimum grade of C) 3
SOCI 3111 Social Research Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HSelect two Sociology 3000/4000 Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AREA HSelect two Sociology 3000/4000 Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA FSelect two Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SOCI 4796 Sociology Capstone (Satisfactory grade required) 3
AREA FElective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Electives (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElectives 6
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
*

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
 

1

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

2

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

Online Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 B1COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Area FElective (minimum grade of C) * 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA B2Seminar(s) 1 2
AREA CAny Fine Arts 3
PHED 1206 Concepts of Fitness for Online Students (online) 2
SOCI 1168 Social Problems (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
AREA DAny Science with Lab 4
DATA 1501 Introduction to Data Science (Recommended) 3
or other math/science/tech course
AREA HSelect two Sociology 3000/4000 Program Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
 Credit Hours16
Spring
AREA CAny Humanities 3
AREA EBehavioral Science 2 3
AREA DAny Science without Lab 3
SOCI 3103 Sociological Theory (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElective 3
PEDS 1310 Fitness Walking for Online Students (online) 1
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
SOCI 3165 Social Stratification and Inequality (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA EAny World Cultures 3
AREA FElective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Program Elective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Choose one of the following: 3
Social Research Methods (minimum grade of C)
CRJU 3117
minimum grade of C
CRJU 3107 Statistics for Criminal Justice and Sociology (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HSelect two Sociology 3000/4000 Program Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AREA HSelect two Sociology 3000/4000 Program Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA FSelect two Area F Electives (minimum grade of C) 6
AREA IElective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SOCI 4796 Sociology Capstone (Satisfactory grade required) 3
AREA FElective (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA HSociology 3000/4000 Program Electives (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA ISelect two Area I Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
*

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

1

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

2

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

Admission Requirements

There are no program specific admission requirements.

Additional Program Requirements

There are no program specific academic regulations.