The Sociology undergraduate degree requirements for our Bachelors of Arts degree program support our student learning outcomes below:
1. Explain the sociological perspective, broadly defined, use sociological theory to explain social problems and issues, make theoretically informed recommendations to address current social problems, and demonstrate the utility of the sociological perspective for their lives.
2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret, locate, evaluate, generate and use sociologically relevant data to test hypotheses and draw evidence-based conclusions.
3. Integrate sociological theory, research, and data in order to assess various explanations of social phenomena and to assess social policy.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work in diverse groups to explain systemic, cultural, and behavioral practices that increase or decrease diversity, equity and inclusion in society. Demonstrate the ability to analyze social integration and assess social policies that mitigate exclusionary practices.
Please contact the Sociology Undergraduate Office at 301-405-6389 to schedule your academic planning workshop meeting, and you may also call us to let us know if you have any questions about the Sociology undergraduate program requirements.
The Sociology Bachelors of Arts degree requirements consist of 35 credits of Sociology coursework. This coursework includes:
Sociology Major Requirements
Foundation Courses
(7 ) total Foundation courses are required
(1) course in either Statistics: MATH107/STAT100 or Calculus: MATH120/MATH140 (3 credits)
(1) SOCY100 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
(1) SOCY201 Introduction to Sociological Statistics (4 credits) *
(1) SOCY202 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods (4 credits) *
(1) SOCY203 Sociological Theory (3 credits)
(1) SOCY230 Introduction to Social Psychology (3 credits) (Micro)
(1) course in either: SOCY200 Human Societies (3 credits) -or- SOCY241 Inequality in American Society (3 credits) -or- SOCY441 Stratification and Inequality (3 credits) (Macro)
Substantive Courses (4 courses required)
(4) Total Substantive course are required and (2) of the Substantive courses must be 400-level SOCY Research courses
(1) 300-400 level SOCY course
(1) 400-level SOCY course
(1) 400-level SOCY Research course*
(1) 400-level SOCY Research course*
Approved SOCY Research courses:
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SOCY 401,402,404,410,411,412,413,418,420,428,431,435,438,447,448,451,455,456,460,461,462,463,465,467,470,480,490,491,498C,498E,498G,498I,498K,498M,498Y |
(11) courses and (35) credits are required to complete the Sociology undergraduate major.
All students must earn at least 120 total credits in order to graduate.
SOCIOLOGY COURSE CLUSTERS
These clusters are optional groupings of our upper level courses designed to enhance an in-depth examination of these topic areas. These areas are related to employment outcomes relevant to Sociology majors.
The four areas are:
1. Social Psychology
2. Diversity and Inequality
3. Politics and Social Change
4. Population and Health
See here for details: Course Cluster Packet
SOCY courses not listed can be reviewed for approval upon request. Courses in bold are offered regularly.
*Approved 400-level research courses
Social Psychology
Substantive Courses:
(1)__, (2)__, (3)*__, (4)__*
SOCY377 Intersectionality of Health and Illness
SOCY430 Social Structure and Identity
SOCY448 Sociology of Group Processes*
SOCY490 Experimental Research Practicum*
SOCY491 Experimental Research Design*
SOCY498C Sociology of Culture*
SOCY498O Sociology of Mental Health
SOCY498W Sociology of Emotions
Careers in Social Psychology: Counselor/Psychologist, Advisor, Community Organizer
Diversity & Inequality
Substantive Courses:
(1)___, (2)___,(3)___*,(4)___*
SOCY325 Sociology of Gender
SOCY405 Scarcity and Modern Society
SOCY406 Explaining Social Change: Historical and Comparative Methods
SOCY415 Environmental Sociology
SOCY424 Sociology of Race Relations
SOCY428 Research in Inequality*
SOCY432 Social Movements
SOCY442 The Black Middle Class
SOCY457 Sociology of Law
SOCY467 Sociology of Education*
SOCY498C Sociology of Culture*
SOCY498Y Explaining Social Change: Fact and
Fiction in Understanding Why Our World Looks the Way it Does*
Careers in Diversity & Inequality: Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager or Program Specialist, Human Resources Coordinator, Social Science Researcher, Lawyer
Politics & Social Change
Substantive Courses:
(1)___, (2)___,(3)___*,(4)___*
SOCY391 Surveillance and the Erosion of Privacy
SOCY405 Scarcity and Modern Society
SOCY406 Globalization
SOCY407 Explaining Social Change: Historical and
Comparative Methods
SOCY415 Environmental Sociology
SOCY432 Social Movements
SOCY443 The Family and Society
SOCY465 Sociology of War
SOCY480 Researching the Middle East*
SOCY481 Ideology and Social Conditions in the Making of Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa
SOCY498C Sociology of Culture*
SOCY498Y Explaining Social Change: Fact and Fiction in Understanding Why Our World Looks the Way It Does*
Careers in Politics & Social Change: Data Analyst, Non-Profit Manager, Campaign Manager, Government Agency Employee, Lawyer
Population & Health
Substantive Courses:
(1)___, (2)___,(3)___*,(4)___*
SOCY335 Sociology of Health & Illness
SOCY377 Intersectionality of Health and Illness
SOCY410 Social Demography
SOCY411 Demographic Techniques*
SOCY412 Family Demography*
SOCY413 Sociology of Aging*
SOCY418 Research in Family & Demography*
SOCY443 The Family and Society
SOCY444 Sociology of Children
SOCY445 Sex & Love in Modern Society
SOCY470 Sex, Family Planning, & Inequality*
SOCY498O Sociology of Mental Health
Careers in Population & Health: Research Analyst, Public Health Statistician, Patient Advocate, Family Planning Educator/Counselor, Community Health Worker
