Sociology Major Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Complete the B.A. Sociology foundation courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
Complete the program admission application form.

RETENTION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
--Maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all B.A. sociology courses taken at WSU.

FOUNDATION COURSES TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ADMISSION  

   ENG      111                 College Reading and Writing (4)

   SOC    150                    Introduction to Sociology (3)

   STAT   110                   Fundamentals of Statistics (3) and 
                                         STAT 115 Laboratory in Statistics (1)
                                         OR

   PSY     231                    Statistics (3)

 * Required for admission; however, the credits are not counted in the 43 credit hours needed in the major.

B.A. SOCIOLOGY- GENERAL OPTION (SOC)
42-43 S.H. (Minor Required)
*The following requirements are in addition to the foundation courses:

SOC       376        Introduction to Social Research (3)

SOC       377        Theory & Methods in Sociology (3)

SOC       460       Internship (12)

ELECTIVES (18-19 S.H.)-Courses selected within the student’s chosen area must come from the 300-level and above, be selected in consultation with the advisor, and contribute to meeting the goals of the sociology program and student portfolio requirement.  (Note that all field courses require an additional fee to cover malpractice liability insurance.)

B.A. SOCIOLOGY MAJOR-- FAMILY STUDIES OPTION  (SOCF)
*In addition to the Foundation courses, the following are also requirements:

SOC       212        The Family (3)

SOC       376        Intro to Social Research (3)

SOC       412        Sexuality in American Society (3)

SOC       435        Family Roles & Relationships (3)

SOC       450       Sociology of Aging (3)

SOC       470       Mediation & Conflict Resolution (3)

SOC       474       Intervention with Families (3)

SOC       460       Internship (12)

ELECTIVES (3-4 S.H.)-Must be selected from 300-level and above in sociology.

B.A. SOCIOLOGY MAJOR-- GERONTOLOGY STUDIES OPTION (SGER) 27 S.H.

SOC       212          The Family (3)

SOC       376         Intro to Social Research

SOC       434         Medical Sociology (3) or

SOC       435         Family Roles and Relationships(3)

SOC       440        Sociology of Dying & Death (3)

SOC       450        Sociology of Aging (3)

SOC       474        Intervention with Families (3)

SOC       460       Internship (12)

ELECTIVES (3-4 S.H.)-Must be selected from 300-level and above in sociology

B.A. SOCIOLOGY MAJOR-- HUMAN SERVICES OPTION (SOCH)
42-43 S.H. (Minor Required)
*In addition to the Foundation courses, the following are also requirements:

SOC       334        Sociology of Education (3)

SOC       314        Juvenile Delinquency (3)

SOC       434        Medical Sociology (3)

SOC       438        Health and Human Service Organizations (3)

SOC       435        Family Roles and Relationships (3)

SOC       450        Sociology of Aging (3)

SOC       460        Internship (12)

ELECTIVES (3-4 S.H.)-Must be selected from 300-level and above in sociology.

 

**In order to best serve its students, the B.A. Sociology Program constantly evaluates and, if necessary, revises its requirements or curriculum.  Therefore, the information provided here may change.  Please see a Sociology Department advisor for up-to-date program requirements and options.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:12