Bachelor of Science in Sociology
The Bachelor of Science degree in sociology is designed to provide a student with in-depth academic preparation in the field of sociology. The B.S. degree is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue careers in criminal justice, social service, law enforcement, government agencies, and other related fields, or who want more extensive preparation in the discipline of sociology for advanced degree programs. Students pursuing the B.S. degree in sociology are required to complete 45 hours in Sociology. All students working toward the BS degree in sociology are required to complete a 21-hour "Required Core" in sociology and an additional 24 hours in sociology and/or anthropology courses. Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in the major.
Required Core for BS in Sociology |
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AN 110 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
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SO 101 Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
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SO 202 Social Problems |
(3) |
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SO 450 Research Methods (prerequisite for SO550) |
(3) |
Fall Only |
SO 501 Sociological Theory: Classical (prerequisite for SO565) |
(3) |
Fall Only |
SO 550 Research Methods and Statistics in Sociology |
(3) |
Spring Only |
SO 565 Sociological Theory: Contemporary |
(3) |
Spring Only |
Total Hours |
21 |
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In order to graduate, all sociology majors must earn a grade of at least "C" in all courses that will be applied to their major.
*No more than a total of 6 hours of AN471, SO471, SO472 and SO473 may be taken toward the major.
*A minimum of 21 semester hours toward the major must be completed at ESU.
Two "career interest tracks" have been developed to help with the selection of other courses to complete the major. These tracks are optional, and students can combine courses from different tracks, or take any other Sociology or Anthropology course to complete the major.
CAREER INTEREST TRACKS |
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Social Service and Family Studies |
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Anthropology Track |
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SO261 Human Relationships, Intimacy and Sexuality |
(3) |
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AN200 Field Archaelogy |
(3) |
SO320 Social Stratification |
(3) |
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AN300 Topics in Anthropology |
(3) |
SO325 Medical Sociology |
(3) |
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AN302 Introduction to Archaeology |
(3) |
SO350 Adult Development and Aging |
(3) |
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AN310 Anthropology of Women |
(3) |
SO351 Introduction to Social Welfare |
(3) |
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AN320 Human Evolution & Civilization |
(3) |
SO352 School and Society |
(3) |
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AN325 Native Peoples of North America |
(3) |
SO354 Information, Technology and Society |
(3) |
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AN330 Women, Culture, Development |
(3) |
SO356 Social Welfare Issues |
(3) |
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AN331 Folklore and Urban Legends |
(3) |
SO400 Sociology of the Family |
(3) |
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AN334 Forensic Anthropology |
(3) |
SO401 Sociology and Religion |
(3) |
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AN336 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion |
(3) |
SO402 Sociology of Slavery |
(3) |
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AN355 Archaeological Analysis |
(3) |
SO406 Population |
(3) |
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AN356 Archaeological Field Methods |
(3) |
SO410 Intimate Violence |
(3) |
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AN408 Global Women's Health |
(3) |
SO420 Sociology of Divorce |
(3) |
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AN410 Cross-Cultural Studies |
(3) |
SO430 Sociology of Gender |
(3) |
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AN425 Native Peoples of the Plains |
(3) |
SO460 Society and Personality |
(3) |
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AN430 Race and Identity |
(3) |
SO471 Independent Study |
(1-6) |
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AN445 Culture and Personality |
(3) |
SO472 Sociology Practicum |
(1-6) |
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Electives Sociology or Anthropology AN or SO 300 and above |
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Electives in Sociology or Anthropology |
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24 |
SO300 and above |
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Total Hours |
45 |
Last Updated June 24, 2008