Sociology B.A.
General Sociology Major
Students whose primary interest is in a general sociology major are urged to develop a plan of study with their advisor; they must take three electives in addition to the core courses and major content requirements listed above. Any sociology course, including courses from any of the three concentrations, may be included in your study plan. The general sociology major prepares students for positions which require a bachelor's degree in one of the social science disciplines, including employment in a variety of government and private-sector agencies, or for a graduate program in sociology. It also provides valuable preparation for related fields such as law, social work, education, counseling, politics, and public administration.
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
College Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 39
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Note: No more than 60 sociology credits may count toward graduation.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| General Sociology Elective | 24 | |
| Upper Division Writing Course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Core Courses
Rule: All courses are required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 202 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI 318 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 455 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Sociology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 24 credits from the following: | 24 | |
CAS 433 | Adv Addiction Studies | |
NRSM 424 | Community Forestry & Conservtn | |
SOCI 130S | Soc of Alternative Religions | |
SOCI 211S | Introduction to Criminology | |
or SOCI 330 | Juvenile Delinquency | |
SOCI 212S | Social Issues Southeast Asia | |
SOCI 220S | Race, Gender & Class | |
SOCI 221 | Criminal Justice System | |
SOCI 270 | Intro Development Sociology | |
SOCI 275S | Gender and Society | |
SOCI 306 | Sociology of Work | |
SOCI 312 | Criminal Adjudication | |
SOCI 325 | Social Stratification | |
SOCI 332 | Sociology of the Family | |
SOCI 335 | Juvenile Justice System | |
SOCI 345 | Sociology of Organizations | |
SOCI 346 | Rural Sociology | |
SOCI 350 | The Community | |
SOCI 355 | Population and Society | |
SOCI 362 | Sociology of Law Enforcement | |
SOCI 382 | Soc Psych and Social Structure | |
SOCI 423 | Sociology of Corrections | |
SOCI 435 | Law and Society | |
SOCI 438 | Seminar in Crime & Deviance | |
SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | |
SOCI 443 | Sociology of Poverty | |
SOCI 446 | Prost & Human Trafficking | |
SOCI 460 | Capstone: Rural and Env Change | |
SOCI 470 | Environmental Sociology | |
SOCI 471 | Gender and Global Development | |
SOCI 485 | Political Sociology | |
SOCI 488 | Writing for Sociology | |
SOCI 498 | Internship | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Division Writing Course
Note: A non-sociology upper division writing course from another department may be substituted for this requirement with departmental consent.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
SOCI 438 | Seminar in Crime & Deviance | |
SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | |
SOCI 460 | Capstone: Rural and Env Change | |
SOCI 488 | Writing for Sociology | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching Sociology Track
Individuals interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a degree in the content area they want to teach plus the teacher preparation program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Individuals must complete the teaching major/teaching track within that degree program, which may contain different course requirements than the academic major since the sequence of courses is designed to meet state standards. Upon completion of the degree program with the teaching track and the secondary licensure program, one will be eligible for a standard Montana teaching license in this content area.
Teacher Preparation in Sociology
Students who want to be licensed to teach sociology at the high school level must complete the BA degree requirements in sociology (general sociology, no option required). They also must complete a teaching major or minor in a second field of their choice and the professional licensure program in the College of Education. Students may also earn a teaching minor in sociology. See the Department of Teaching and Learning for information about admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of these licensure programs.
The term ‘minor’ for this teaching option refers to courses that need to be completed. To sign up for this option, you need to contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Do not fill out a minor form for graduation or the minor section of the major change form. Approvals for this option must come from the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication and are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Teaching Licensure Requirements
Note: Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program and complete all of the professional education licensure requirements. See the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Sciences for more information. A major GPA of 2.75 is required to be eligible for student teaching. This major does not qualify as a single field endorsement. Individuals must complete a second teaching major or minor in another content area.
Teaching Methods Course
Rule: Complete the following course.
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-