Catalog 2011 - 2012

Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sociology with a Concentration in Applied Sociology

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

SOC 100Introduction to Sociology

4

Natural Science (Bacc. Exp.)

3

ITM 200Introduction to Computers

1

FYW 101Writing and Inquiry

4

GTW 101Gateways

1

or

HON 101Pathways to Honors 1

1

Total Credit Hours:17

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

SOC 100 level
Elective

SOC 200 level
Elective

4

MAT 160College Algebra

4

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

FYW 102Writing & Research

4

GTW 102Gateways II

1

or

HON 102Pathways to Honors 2

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

Natural Science (Bacc. Exp.)

3

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

SOC 100 level
Elective

or

SOC 200 level
Elective

4

and

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

SOC 100 level
Elective

or

SOC 200 level
Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

SOC 375Research Methods

4

SOC 313Social Stratification

4

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

General elective

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

SOC 355Social Statistics (W)

4

SOC 410Sociological Theory

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

SOC 310Applied Sociology

4

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

SOC 450/SOC 451Independent Study

2-4

Total Credit Hours:16

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

SOC 305Field Work Intern Program

2-4

SOC 300 plus level
Elective

4

SOC 450/SOC 451Independent Study

2-4

Total Credit Hours:12

Family/gerontology elective courses:

Note: Students may select from any other sociology courses offered as electives, or may choose an emphasis in family/gerontology as indicated below. Satisfactory completion of three of the following courses will constitute an emphasis.
SOC 202Marriages and Families

4

SOC 307/WST 307Families in Global Perspective

4

SOC 302Sociology of Aging

4

SOC 304Public Policy Analysis

4

Total Credit Hours: 126