Sociology BA

Upon completion of the Sociology BA, students will be able to critically evaluate social and political arguments, formulate convincing arguments using sociological evidence, understand the difference between individual and collective explanations of behavior, and be familiar with major sociological methods and theoretical perspectives.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Sociology

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete three courses as follows:

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Sociology

Complete the following two courses:

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Political Science or Statistics

Select one course from:

Select 1 from 3 options:

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The Major

Complete 11 upper-division courses as follows. Students should complete course 101 and the core courses before taking other upper-division courses.

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Theory

Complete the following two courses:

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Methods

Select one course from:

Select 1 from 9 options:

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Core Areas

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Upper-Division Sociology Electives

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Specializations & Honors

Students may optionally complete the Honors Program or a specialization in Computing.

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Optional Tracks

Students may select an optional track.

Select 1 from 2 options:

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Honors Program

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After acceptance into the honors program, students are required to take courses 191H, 198A, 198B, and 198C which may be applied as electives toward the major requirements.

Computing Specialization

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Majors in Sociology may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the major, and completing the following requirements.