Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Sociology is the systematic study and explanation of the full range of social relations, encompassing a consideration of intimate, as well as impersonal, institutional, and societal relations. The critical- analytical skills and knowledge acquired in sociology courses can inform, empower and enrich everyone’s participation in their everyday lives. Sociology majors, whether pursuing a BA or BS degree, receive preparation for graduate studies and professional schools, as well as for a broad range of careers in education, social research in the public or private sector, social services, family counseling, gerontology and criminal justice. Along with regular courses, and those offered on special topics of current interest, a variety of internships are available in social services, counseling and criminal justice.
Major Requirements
University Core
Core
| University Core Requirements | 37 |
Sociology majors must complete the following courses:
SOC 203 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
SOC 211 | Quantitative Methods for Social Science | 3 |
SOC 341WI | Writing for the Social Sciences | 3 |
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ENGL 214WI | Research Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
SOC 420 | Methods of Social Research | 3 |
SOC 450 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
SOC 470SI | Social Action Capstone | 3 |
SOC xxx
| Additional 18 credit hours of sociology courses | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
General Electives
General Electives
| Requirement | 47 |
Sociology Four Year Plan
This guide is for planning purposes in consultation with your advisor. For official program requirements, please refer to the academic catalog and your degree audit. To complete the program in 4 years, students will need to enroll in an average of 15 credits (5 classes) per semester.
Degree requirements are made up of core requirements (C), major requirements (M), and elective courses (E).
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JU 111/159 (scholars)/169H (honors)
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Quantitative Methods in Soc. Science
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Writing for the Social Sciences
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Cross-listed with GEOG 341WI and POL 341WI; also satisfies the Writing Intensive core requirement
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Explore a course for a Minor!
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Sociology Elective course
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Methods in Social Research
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Sociology Elective course
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Explore Service-Learning!
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Sociology Elective course
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Talk to your academic advisor about an internship!
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Pre-req: Senior status or consent of instructor; also satisfies the Speech Intensive core requirement
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Sociology Elective course
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Sociology Elective course
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Sociology Elective course
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Choose from list below. May be satisfied by major courses
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Can be satisfied with concentration, minor, second major courses
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Core Courses (37 credits)
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ENGL 103 (depending on placement, student may need ENGL 101 first). 'C-' or better required.
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NOTE: All students enrolled in ENGL 103 must pass an Exit Exam at the end of the term. Students not passing this exit exam are required to enroll in ENGL 214WI prior to reaching 60 hours. It is not necessary to pass this exam in order to pass ENGL 103. ENGL 214WI counts as an elective course.
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Three hours in ART, ARH, DANC, MUS, or THEA
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If student is pursuing a BA degree: One 202 level (or above) foreign language course or equivalent; if student is pursuing a BS degree: One 102 level (or above) foreign language course or equivalent, or any International Studies (IS) course at the 300‐level
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One three-credit HIST course at the 100- or 200-level
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Any HUM XXX course (Pre-reqs: ENGL 103 and English/Literature core requirement)
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100-level natural science with a lab (four credit hours total)
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department as an equivalent
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General Requirements for all bachelor’s degrees:
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A minimum of 120 credit hours earned with a minimum of 30 credit hours completed at JU.
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A minimum of a "C" (2.0) average for all work taken at JU.
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A student must satisfy all requirements of the University Core Curriculum in addition to all major and degree requirements.
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A student is responsible for meeting the specific graduation requirements of the selected major and degree. A student who pursues more than one major must meet all degree requirements for each major.
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A student must have at least a "C" (2.0) average in the major.
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At least 12 credit hours in the major in courses numbered 300 or above must be completed at JU.
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A minimum of forty-two credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
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At least one each of an upper-level Writing-Intensive and Speech-Intensive course (designated with a “WI” or “SI” in the course number; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in Experiential Learning (defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Abroad, or Service Learning; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in a DEI designated course; may be satisfied by a course within in major or an elective course.
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First-year students will be automatically enrolled in and must complete JU 111 or JU 159 (for Scholars), or JU 169 (for Honors). Transfer students in their second year and students entering with an AA degree are exempt.
NOTE: This four-year plan is meant to be a guide. For full degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Total Credit Hours: 120