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 of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 39
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
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 | |
| Teaching Sociology Track | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 24 credits of the following courses: | 24 | |
| Community Forestry & Conservtn | ||
| Soc of Alternative Religions | ||
| Introduction to Criminology | ||
or SOCI 260S | Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency | |
| Social Issues Southeast Asia | ||
| Race, Gender & Class | ||
| Criminal Justice System | ||
| Intro Development Sociology | ||
| Gender and Society | ||
| Sociology of Work | ||
| Criminal Adjudication | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Juvenile Justice System | ||
| Sociology of Organizations | ||
| Rural Sociology | ||
| The Community | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| Sociology of Law Enforcement | ||
| Soc Psych and Social Structure | ||
| Sociology of Corrections | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | ||
| Sociology of Poverty | ||
| Prost & Human Trafficking | ||
| Capstone: Rural and Env Change | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Gender and Global Development | ||
| Political Sociology | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | ||
| Capstone: Rural and Env Change | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching Sociology Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
- Students completing the teaching sociology track must also complete the teaching track in major or minor in a second field of their choice.
Teaching Sociology Track Requirement
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497 Methods: 5-12 Social Studies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach sociology, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.