Sociology - Applied Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)

The requirements for a major in Sociology are a minimum of 120 semester hours, meeting all university and program general education requirements, and 30 semester hours of Sociology coursework.  Of the 30 hours required for the Sociology major, 15 hours are core courses, while the additional 15 hours are Sociology concentration courses. The Sociology Program requires an additional 9 hours in one of the following microcredentials (Equity and Diversity, Criminology and Justice in a Diverse Society, or Healthcare Systems and Society).

Course Title Credits
Jax MIX General Education Curriculum41
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
SY 221Introduction to Sociology3
or SY 222 Honors Introduction to Sociology
SY 223Social Problems3
SY 313Social Psychology3
Select one course from the following:3
Social Stratification
Race, Ethnicity, and Society
Gender and Society
SY 499Senior Sociology Seminar (WI)3
Applied Sociology Concentration Requirements
Select 15 hours from Sociology courses at the 300 level or higher 15
Total Hours30

Sociology majors must earn a minimum of “C” or better in each of the major courses.

Microcredential Requirement

Select one of the following microcredentials, each of which requires 9 credit hours:

SY 221 Introduction to Sociology (3) or SY 222 Honors Introduction to Sociology (3) is a prerequisite for most sociology courses.  Students are urged to consult with their academic advisor who will be helpful in choosing electives. Students should balance breadth and depth as best suits their own needs and future plans.

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
Jax MIX Experience: History Sequence 3
SY 221
Introduction to Sociology
or Honors Introduction to Sociology
3
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours16
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
Jax MIX Experience: History Sequence 3
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 3
MS 110 Finite Mathematics (or higher - Jax MIX Communication) 3
SY 223 Social Problems 3
Electives 5
 Hours14
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 3
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CS 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3
Electives 2
 Hours14
Junior
Fall
Select one of the following: 3
Social Stratification  
Race, Ethnicity, and Society  
Gender and Society  
SY 313 Social Psychology 3
Sociology Electives 300+ 3
Electives 1 6
 Hours15
Spring
Sociology Electives 300+ 3
Electives 1 9
Electives 300+ 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
Sociology Electives 300+ 6
Electives 1 9
 Hours15
Spring
SY 499 Senior Sociology Seminar (WI) 3
Sociology Electives 300+ 3
Electives 1 9
 Hours15
 Total Hours120