The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.
| Cr. | First Semester | Cr. | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 45.211 Principles of Sociology | 3 | 45.213 Contemporary Social Problems (Elective 1) |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 3 | 20.101 Composition 1 | 3 | Free Elective |
| or Free Elective | or 20.101 Composition 1 | ||
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 3 | 45.255 Research Methods for Social Inquiry | 3 | 45.260 Basic Social Statistics |
| 3 | 45.215 Racial & Ethnic Minority Groups (Elective 2) | 3 | 45.231 Marriage & Family (Elective 3) |
| 3 | 2nd Level Writing Course | 3 | General Education Communications |
| or General Education Communications | or 2nd-level Writing Course | ||
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 3 | 45.275 Sociological Theory | 3 | 45.318 Social Stratification (Elective 5) |
| 3 | 45.316 Urban Sociology (Elective 4) | OR 45.319 Religion & Society (Elective 5) | |
| 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | 3 | Free Elective |
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | 45.443 Sociology of Deviant Behavior (Elective 6) | 3 | 45.466 Advanced Social Research (Elective 7) |
| OR 45.376 Science & Society (Elective 6) | 3 | 45.470 Senior Seminar (Elective 8) | |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 12 | Total Semester Credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 120 |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The sequence of General Education courses is an example only; they may be taken in any order.
The Sociology Major electives shown are an example only; 12 credits must be 300-400 level; consult advisor.
45.496 Sociology Internship Program may be taken in place of Free Electives
Two of the courses selected for the Major, General Education OR Free Elective must also qualify as
Diversity courses. See list of Diversity Courses and consult advisor.