Sociology (B.S.)

Sociology is the study of society in all of its forms from the interaction of individuals to large organizations. The sociology major emphasizes the theoretical and applied aspects of the field of sociology. Applied Sociology is the use of sociological theory and methods to analyze and solve personal, social, structural, and societal problems and issues that exist in our everyday social world. Students majoring in sociology will be able to apply their sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in such sectors as business, the health professions, the criminal justice system, social services, and government. Since the discipline involves investigative skills and working with diverse groups, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, education, politics, public relations, business, or public administration. As a strong liberal arts major, sociology provides preparation for future graduate work in the discipline ranging from the M.A. to Ph.D. in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist. A minor is required. Courses cannot be counted in both the major and minor. A departmental exit exam is required the last semester before graduation.

(Earning a “C” or higher in SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology is a prerequisite for SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research, SOC 3770 - Social Statistics, and SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory. MATH 1530 - Elements of Statistics is a prerequisite for SOC 3770 - Social Statistics. SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research, and SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory are prerequisites for SOC 4910 - Senior Seminar. SOC 3770 - Social Statistics can be either a prerequisite or a corequisite for SOC 4910 - Senior Seminar.)

	Credit Hours
General Education (see TBR Common Core ) University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	41 1

Lower Division Major Requirements: 6 Credit Hours

SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2050 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3

Upper Division Major Requirements: 12 Credit Hours

SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3770 - Social Statistics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4910 - Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Major Electives: 18 Credit Hours

SOC 2050 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2500 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2900 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3040 - Rural Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3050 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3060 - Contemporary Issues in the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3070 - Families Across Cultures Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3080 - Gender and Sexualities Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3090 - Sociology of Education Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3100 - Sociology of Popular Culture Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3140 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3150 - Social Psychology of Everyday Life Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3300 - Social Straitification Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3500 - Sport and Society Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3700 - Medical Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3750 - Population Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3810 - Globalization and Social Movements Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4300 - Sociology of Work and Organizations Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4400 - Environmental Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4410 - Environmental Policy Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4420 - Environmental Justice Credit Hours: 3
SOC 480A - Sociology Internship Credit Hours: 3
SOC 480B - Sociology Internship Credit Hours: 6
SOC 4850 - Sociology Service Learning Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4900 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 499A - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1
SOC 499B - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 2
SOC 499C - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 3