2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, BA or BS


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The objective of the sociology major is to prepare students for occupations in business, industry, government, and human service. The major is appropriate preparation for graduate study in the social sciences and law. The focus of sociology is on social forces, institutions, organizations, and how individuals interface with society. The student’s personal growth can be achieved through understanding of the rich diversity of the modern world.

Skills can be developed in oral and written communication, critical thinking, scientific research methods, statistics and computerized data analysis.

Current Longwood students with a GPA below 2.00 will not be accepted as Sociology majors. Students may reapply after their GPA has increased to 2.00.

General Education Core Requirement/38 credits


Please see the General Education  section of this catalog for options for other Goals.

Sociology majors may not use SOCL 101  or SOCL 102  for Goal 8
Sociology majors must take PHIL 308 , PHIL 315  or PHIL 316  to satisfy Goal 12
Sociology majors must take SOCL 490 , SOCL 492  or SOCL 498  to satisfy Goal 14

Additional Degree Requirements


  • Additional Degree Requirements for BA 6 credits
  • Additional Degree Requirements for BS 6-7 credits

Sociology electives (18 credits)


Choose three credits from the following:


(one credit of these three credits fulfills General Education Goal 14)

No grade below C- is accepted for graduation in major course work


General Electives


  • General Electives for BA Degree (38 credits)
  • General Electives for BS Degree (37-38 credits)

Total Credits Required


  • BA or BS in Sociology 120

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