SOCIOLOGY—B.A.
The B.A. degree in Sociology requires a minimum of 30 hours of Sociology course work and 15 hours in closely related fields. Of the 30 required hours, a minimum of 18 hours must be upper-division with at least 12 of the 18 upper-division hours taken in residence at ASU Main Campus. All upper-division courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. The following courses are required:
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology SB (3) |
| or SOC 301 Principles of Sociology SB (3) | |
| SOC 391 | Sociological Research SB (3) |
| SOC 395 | Social Statistics I N2 (3) |
| SOC 470 | Racial and Ethnic Minorities SB (3) |
| or SOC 474 Afro-American in Modern Society L2/SB, C (3) | |
| SOC 483 | History of Social Thought L2/SB (3) |
| or SOC 485 Sociology of Knowledge L2/SB (3) | |
| or SOC 486 Contemporary Theory SB (3) | |
| Total: 15 |
Sociology majors may complete the remaining 15 required hours through selecting one of two options. For a general sociology preparation, students must choose five courses that will sample at least three of the six sociology content areas:
If majors desire a narrower preparation in a specialized area of sociology, they may complete the remaining 15 hours through the focus area option. At present, five substantive focus areas have been articulated: family issues, urban issues, diversity issues, work/organizational issues, and health issues. Students choosing this option to fulfill major requirements must complete two required focus area courses and select SOC 484 Internships are available within the focus area option.
Information concerning the two options for fulfilling major requirements is available in the Department of Sociology office, the Sociology Advising Center, and on the Internet at www.asu.edu/clas/sociology/undergraduate/advising.
MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
The minor in Sociology requires 18 hours, of which 12 hours must be upper-division courses, with at least 6 upper-division hours completed at ASU Main Campus. The required courses are as follows:
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology SB (3) |
| or SOC 301 Principles of Sociology SB (3) | |
| One of the following (3) | |
| SOC 391 Sociological Research SB (3) | |
| SOC 395 Social Statistics I N2 (3) | |
| SOC 483 History of Social Thought L2/SB (3) or SOC 485 Sociology of Knowledge L2/SB (3) or SOC 486 Contemporary Theory SB (3) | |
The remaining four courses consist of sociology electives.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—B.A.E.
Social Studies. The major teaching field of social studies education consists of 63 semester hours, of which 30 hours may be in criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology and are exactly those courses required for the B.A. degree in Sociology. Of the remaining hours, two groups of 12 hours each and one of six hours are generally taken in related social sciences plus SED 480 Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies.
The minor teaching field consists of 24 semester hours, at least six of which must be upper division. SOC 101 or 301, and SOC 470 Racial/Ethnic Minorities or SOC 474 Afro-American in Modern Society are required. The remaining 21 hours must be approved by the sociology advisor in consultation with the student and must include at least one course from at least four of the following seven areas:
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Sociology offer programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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