Degree Requirements

Requirements for a Major in Sociology

Thirty-four (34) semester hours of the following:

• Sixteen (16) semester hours of required courses:
  • SOC 1305: Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC 3402: Social Statistics (Prerequisite SOC 1305)
  • SOC 4381: Methods of Social Research (Prerequisite SOC 3402)
  • SOC 4391: Social Theory (Prerequisite SOC 4381)
  • SOC 43C9: Senior Colloquium (Prerequisite SOC 4381 and SOC 4391)
• Eighteen (18) semester hours of 3000 - 4000 level sociology electives.
  • Only one course from SOC 3360 or SOC 4352 can apply on this requirement.

Contact your CASA advisor for specific degree plan details and consultation.

Requirements for Sociology Major - 
Concentration in Health and Society

Thirty-four (34) semester hours of the following:

• Sixteen (16) semester hours of required courses:
  • SOC 1305: Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC 3402: Social Statistics (Prerequisite SOC 1305)
  • SOC 4381: Methods of Social Research (Prerequisite SOC 3402)
  • SOC 4391: Social Theory (Prerequisite SOC 4381)
  • SOC 43C9: Senior Colloquium (Prerequisite SOC 4381 and SOC 4391)
• Twelve (12) semester hours from the following:
  • SOC 3372, 4353, 4357, 4393.
• Six (6) semester hours from 3000 - 4000 level sociology electives.
  • Note: Only one course from SOC 3360 or SOC 4352 can apply on this requirement

Contact your CASA advisor for specific degree plan details and consultation.

Requirements for a Minor in Sociology

Eighteen (18) semester hours from the following:

• SOC 1305: Introduction to Sociology.
• Fifteen (15) semester hours must be 3000 or 4000 level sociology courses.
  • Note: Sociology 1305 or consent of the instructor is prerequisite to all 4000 level sociology courses.

Contact your CASA advisor for specific degree plan details and consultation.