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

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.

Internships are available for on-the-job training and experience.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, 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.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

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

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission.

Two introductory courses in sociology with SYG prefix. Recommend:
+	SYG 2000	Introduction to Sociology	3
+	SYG 2010	Current Social Problems	3

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

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 Research	3
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Sociological Thought	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2000	Introduction to Sociology	3
	SYG 2010	Current 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)

Major-Related (0 sh)

Electives (30-36 sh)

	SYA 3300	Methods of Social Research	3
	SYA 3451	Data Analysis in Social Research	3
	SYA 4650	Sociology in Practice	3
	SYA 4940	Internship	3
	Upper Division Sociology Electives		9
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Sociological Thought	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2000	Introduction to Sociology	3
	SYG 2010	Current Social Problems	3

	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 Research	3
	SYA 4905	Directed Study	3
	SYA 4970	Senior Thesis	3
	Upper Division Sociology Electives		9
Choose one:
	SYA 4110	History of Sociological Thought	3
	SYA 4120	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3
If not taken in lower division:
	SYG 2000	Introduction to Sociology	3
	SYG 2010	Current Social Problems	3

Major-Related (15 sh)

	Approved minor in anthropology, 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 sh.

MINOR
The Minor in Sociology requires 12 sh in upper division sociology courses.

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