Sociology Major, B.A.

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Sociology studies all aspects of society, from individuals to large organizations. The Sociology major emphasizes understanding human behavior as situated in cultural values, norms, and social structures as well as various social, religious, political and economic institutions. Required courses provide practice in applying the sociological theories and research methods sociologists use to analyze issues and address problems in the everyday social world. This focus enables sociology majors to apply these skills in a variety of work-related settings, or as a solid foundation for graduate school. Contact the Department of Sociology and Anthropology for additional information.

Sociology majors complete 39 hours in sociology, consisting of 21 required hours and 18 elective hours. The major requires a minimum grade of “C-” in all sociology courses, and at least 12 upper-division hours in sociology completed at MSU Denver. (Students should note that academic programs differ in the number of hours and minimum grade required.)

A minor in sociology is also available: Minor Requirements

Required Courses

SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 2600 - Art and Craft of Sociological Writing Credits: 3
SOC 3320 - Sociological Theory: Past and Present Credits: 3
SOC 3590 - Social Statistics Credits: 3
Note: MTH 1210 is a prerequisite for SOC 3590. MTH 1210 can be taken to fill the Quantitative Literacy requirement for General Studies.
SOC 3600 - Research in the Social Sciences Credits: 3
SOC 4600 - Advanced Survey Research Credits: 3 (senior experience)
or
SOC 4710 - Advanced Qualitative Methods Credits: 3 (senior experience)
Social Stratification Elective (one course selected from list below)

Social Stratification Elective

Choose one course from the list below.

SOC 3090 - Urban Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination Credits: 3
SOC 3240 - Poverty and Inequality Credits: 3
SOC 3430 - Gender and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3710 - Politics and Power Credits: 3
SOC 3810 - Population Issues: Life, Death and Migration Credits: 3
SOC 4200 - Social Stratification Credits: 3

Subtotal: 21 Credit Hours

Additional Electives: 18 Credit Hours

A minimum of 18 additional semester hours in sociology are required to complete the major. Students may choose as electives any additional courses offered in sociology. The department recommends that the student’s choice of electives be made in consultation with a department advisor.

Sociology Major, B.A.

Required Courses

Social Stratification Elective

Subtotal: 21 Credit Hours

Additional Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Total Hours Required for the Major: 39