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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Sociology B.A.
Sample Plan: Sociology BA
Total Credits: 119.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology : 4.0 cr : SOCS, DSJ
Language :5.0 cr
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
CLA 1001: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
CLA 1002: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
SOC 3102 - Criminal Behavior and Social Control : 3.0 cr
SOC 3701 - Social Theory : 4.0 cr
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :4.0 cr
Students are encouraged to begin researching learning abroad options.
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
SOC 3501 - Sociology of Families : 3.0 cr : SOCS, DSJ
Language :5.0 cr
LE (Environment) :4.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
SOC 3811 - Social Statistics : 4.0 cr : MATH
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Students are encouraged to research internship options in CLA Career Services.
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
SOC 3322W - Social Movements, Protests, and Change : 3.0 cr : CIV, WI
SOC 3801 - Sociological Research Methods : 4.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Upper Division) :3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
SOC 3221 - Sociology of Gender : 3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Upper Division) :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 13.0 cr
SOC 4966W - Capstone Experience: Seminar : 3.0 cr : WI
SOC 4511 - Sociology of Children & Youth : 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr