Sociology (with Emphasis in Sociological Practice)
This degree provides fundamental knowledge and skills for those who wish to learn the practice of sociology. Sociology offers a unique and critical perspective on the contemporary social world and its problems. Education is offered in the ethical use of both applied (research-based) and clinical (interventive) sociology. The program emphasizes critical thinking, writing and analytical skills, and provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies. Students are required to complete a capstone and practicum course. Those who complete this degree will have the necessary sociological insight to assist in the positive transformation of the community in the private and public sectors. This program is accredited in the specialty of sociological practice through the Commission on Applied and Clinical Sociology.
Students wishing to declare their intent to major in Sociology may do so with the Registrar. Formal admission into the program involves the submission of an application form to the Undergraduate Sociology Program Director. Criteria for acceptance are:
- Student's GPA must be at least 2.00 at time of application or he/she must receive probationary acceptance by the Program Director; and
- Student's interests, goals, and expectations must be compatible with the program, as demonstrated on the application and/or during the follow-up interview. Following acceptance, the student will meet with the Program Director to review the program learning objecties, and create a plan of study, and discuss possible career options.
Sociology - BA
This major requires a minor.
Total number of hours required for this degree:
128 semester hours
Total number of hours required (not including prerequisites) in major:
39 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required in major:
24 semester hours
Major courses required:
SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, SOCI 2337, SOCI 3311, SOCI 3315, SOCI 3316, SOCI 4303, SOCI 4315, SOCI 4327, SOCI 5387, SOCI 5389, SOCI 4341
Suggested Sequence of Courses for BA in Sociology
Freshman Year
Fall |
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Spring |
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ENGL 1313 |
3 hrs |
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PHIL 2321 |
3 hrs |
MATH 1301 |
3 hrs |
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PSYC 1305 |
3 hrs |
Natural science w/lab |
4 hrs |
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Fine Arts course |
3 hrs |
SOCI 1301 |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
HIST 1301 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 1306 |
3 hrs |
Total |
16 hrs |
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Total |
15 hrs |
Sophomore Year
Fall |
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Spring |
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RLST 1380 |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
ENGL 2335 |
3 hrs |
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Natural science w/o lab |
3 hrs |
POLS 1311 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 2301 |
3 hrs |
SOCI 2337 |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
MAST 2301 |
3 hrs |
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MAST 2370 |
3 hrs |
Total |
15 hrs |
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Total |
15 hrs |
Junior Year
Fall |
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Spring |
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RLST 2300 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 3316 |
3 hrs |
SOCI 3311 |
3 hrs |
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Elective (Adv) |
3 hrs |
SOCI 3315 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 4303 |
3 hrs |
Minor |
3 hrs |
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Minor |
3 hrs |
Elective |
3 hrs |
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Elective |
3 hrs |
Total |
15 hrs |
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Total |
15 hrs |
Senior Year
Fall |
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Spring |
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SOCI 4315 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 5387 |
3 hrs |
SOCI 4327 |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 5389 |
3 hrs |
MINOR |
3 hrs |
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SOCI 4341 |
3 hrs |
MINOR |
3 hrs |
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MINOR |
3 hrs |
Elective (Adv) |
3 hrs |
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MINOR (Adv) |
3 hrs |
Total |
15 hrs |
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Total |
15 hrs |
The following components are required in all degrees:
General education, major, minor (if required), foundation courses (if required), validation of computer literacy, and validation of overall advanced and institutional hours.
Computer literacy requirement fulfilled through:
One of the following:
Sociological Statistics |
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Qualitative Sociological Research Methods |
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Quantitative Sociological Research Methods |
Foreign language requirement, if any:
None
Prescribed sequence of courses, if any:
SOCI 3311 & 3315 for SOCI 3316
SOCI 3311, 3315, 3316, 3325 for SOCI 5387
Acceptable minor fields:
Any OLLU approved minor
Sociology - Minor
Total number of hours required in the minor:
18 semester hours
Total number of advanced hours required in the minor:
6 semester hours
Prerequisites to the required courses in the minor:
None
Violence Prevention and Intervention - Certificate
For Psychology/Human Science/Sociology majors:
15 semester hours consisting of one of the following:
Counseling in Spanish |
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Counseling I: Theory and Skills |
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Counseling II: Group Leadership |
One of the following:
PSYC 4391 |
Practicum: Psychology |
Practicum |
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Practicum |
Two of the following:
PSYC/SOCI/SOWK 4330 |
Violence in Communities and Families |
PSYC/SOCI/SOWK 5330 |
Violence Prevention and Intervention |
PSYC/SOCI/SOWK 5315 |
Child Welfare |
PSYC/SOCI/SOWK 5316 |
Services to Children Exposed to Violence |