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.

Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)

Civitae Core Curriculum

Sociology majors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying major requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course (If doing so would otherwise decrease the total credits required for the degree below 120, general elective credit must be substitute to restore the total). The following courses in this major may be used in this way:

SOCL 105 can satisfy the Human Behavior and Social Institutions Pillar requirement
SOCL 320 or SOCL 333 can satsify the Human Behavior Perspectives requirement and major elective

Additional Degree Requirements

Additional Degree Requirements for BA 3 credits
Additional Degree Requirements for BS 3-4 credits

Major Requirements (36 credits)

SOCL 105 - Sociology in Practice 3 credits
SOCL 233 - Introduction to Social Inequality and Difference 3 credits (spring semester)
SOCL 345 - Social Research and Program Evaluation 3 credits (fall semester)
SOCL 346 - Statistics for the Social Sciences 3 credits (spring semester)
SOCL 401 - Sociological Theory 3 credits
SOCL 461 - Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 credits (spring semester)

Sociology electives (18 credits)

Choose three credits from the following:

SOCL 490 - Directed Independent Study 1-6 credits
SOCL 492 - Internship in Sociology 1-15 credits
SOCL 498 - Senior Thesis in Sociology 3 credits

No grade below C- is accepted for graduation in major coursework

General Electives

General Electives for BA Degree (41-42 credits)
General Electives for BS Degree (40-42 credits)

Total Credits Required

BA or BS in Sociology 120