The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology are a minimum of 120 semester hours, meeting all university and program general education requirements, 30 semester hours of sociology coursework, and either a second major or minor. Of the 30 hours required for the Sociology major, 15 hours are dictated by the program, while the additional 15 hours are sociology electives.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SY 221 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SY 222 | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| SY 301 | Sociological Methods (WI) | 3 |
| SY 427 | Classical Social Theory | 3 |
| or SY 428 | Contemporary Social Theory | |
| SY 499 | Senior Sociology Seminar (WI) | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Social Stratification | ||
| Ethnic and Minority Group Relations | ||
| Theories of Gender | ||
| Select fifteen hours from only Sociology courses at the 300 level or higher | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Sociology majors must earn a minimum of “C” or better in each of the major and minor courses.
SY 221 Introduction to Sociology (3) or SY 222 Honors Introduction to Sociology (3) is a prerequisite for most sociology courses. SY 427 Classical Social Theory (3), SY 428 Contemporary Social Theory (3), and SY 499 Senior Sociology Seminar (WI) (3) have additional prerequisites. SY 301 Sociological Methods (WI) (3)and MS 204 Basic Statistics (3) should be taken prior to sociology 300+ electives. 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 general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| SY 221 or SY 222 | Introduction to Sociology or Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| MS 110 | Finite Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| SY 223 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Minor/Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| MS 204 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
| Minor/Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SY 301 | Sociological Methods (WI) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Stratification | ||
| Ethnic and Minority Group Relations | ||
| Theories of Gender | ||
| Sociology Electives 300+ | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives 300+ | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives 300+ | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Sociology Electives 300+ | 6 | |
| Minor/Electives 300+ | 6 | |
| Minor/Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SY 427 or SY 428 | Classical Social Theory or Contemporary Social Theory | 3 |
| Sociology Electives 300+ | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SY 499 | Senior Sociology Seminar (WI) | 3 |
| Sociology Electives 300+ | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |