Degree: B.A.
Specializations: Applied Sociology, General Sociology, Sociology Honors
Minor: Sociology
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
College: Arts & Social Science
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120

Faculty: D.A. Blanchard (Chairperson), R.A. Oldenburg, M. Rogers, W.L. Umphlett; Faculty Associate: L.M. Killian

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
The sociology bachelor's degree program has two goals. It aims to prepare students to analyze social interaction and to pursue the graduate education necessary to work in the discipline professionally. The department offers coursework in the fundamental areas of sociology (organization, social psychology, research methods, and social theory) and coursework in the social institutions of the family, religion, work, and leisure. Special interest, problem, and content courses are available as electives.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements found in the 1996-97 Catalog, students seeking the B.A. in Sociology must meet the requirements listed below.

Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites. A minimum course grade of "C" is required in courses required by the department.

The Sociology Honors Specialization prepares students for graduate programs in sociology or other social sciences. Students should enter the program in the first or second semester at the University and must have a 3.0 GPA. Students must maintain an upper division GPA of 3.3.

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 sh) General Studies (36 sh)

Common Prerequisites

None

Required Lower Division Courses (6 sh)

	SYG 2003	Introduction to Sociology	. . . . .	3
	SYG 2010	Social Problems	. . . . .	3

Electives (18 sh)

Lower Division Electives

GENERAL SOCIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (24-30)

	SYA 3300	Methods of Social Research	. . . . .	3
	SYA 3451	Data Analysis in Social Res	. . . . .	3
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Socio Thought	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Socio Theory	. . . . .	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2003	Introduction to Sociology	. . . . .	3
	SYG 2010	Social Problems	. . . . .	3
Electives
	Upper Division Sociology Electives		. . . . .	15

Major-Related (0 sh)

Electives (30-36 SH)

	Upper Division Electives		. . . . .	24
	Upper/Lower Division Electives		. . . . .	6-12

APPLIED SOCIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (24-30 sh)

	SYA 3300	Methods of Social Research	. . . . .	3
	SYA 3451	Data Analysis in Social Res	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4650	Sociology in Practice	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4940	Internship	. . . . .	3
	Upper Division Sociology Electives		. . . . .	9
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Socio Thought	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Socio Theory	. . . . .	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2003	Introduction to Sociology	. . . . .	3
	SYG 2010	Social Problems	. . . . .	3

Major-Related (0 sh)

Electives (30-36 sh)

	Upper Division Electives		. . . . .	24
	Upper/Lower Division Electives		. . . . .	6-12

SOCIOLOGY HONORS SPECIALIZATION

UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (24-30 sh)

	SYA 3300	Methods of Social Research	. . . . .	3
	SYA 3451	Data Analysis in Social Res	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4905	Directed Study	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4970	Senior Thesis	. . . . .	3
	Upper Division Sociology Electives		. . . . .	9
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Socio Thought	. . . . .	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Socio Theory	. . . . .	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2003	Introduction to Sociology	. . . . .	3
	SYG 2010	Social Problems	. . . . .	3

Major-Related (15 sh)

Approved minor in anthroplogy, economics, geography,
history, philosophy, or political science	. . . . .	12
Course in statistics or another methodological tool	. . . . .	3

Electives (15-21 sh)

Sufficient upper level courses so that major plus minor plus elective upper division is at least 48.

MINOR
The minor in sociology requires 12 sh in upper division sociology courses.

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