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Sociology B.A.

Program Features

33 Credits

Required courses:

SOC 111	GE: Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
SOC 254	Quantitative Approaches in Sociology	3 credits
SOC 255	Sociological Inquiry	3 credits
SOC 312	Research Methods	3 credits
SOC 370	Sociological Theory	3 credits
SOC 495	Seminar	3 credits

15 additional credits.

Other requirements:

Minimum quality point average of 2.5 in major at time of graduation
Minimum of “C” in all required courses
Please see the university requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog (p. 44)

21 semester credits in Sociology must be earned at ESU including:

SOC 254	Quantitative Approaches in Sociology	3 credits
SOC 255	Sociological Inquiry	3 credits
SOC 312	Research Methods	3 credits
SOC 370	Sociological Theory	3 credits
SOC 495	Seminar	3 credits

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

SOC 111	GE: Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
ENGL 103	English Composition	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

	Sociology Electives (100 or 200 level)	3 credits
CMST 111	GE: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Sophomore Year

Fall

SOC 254	Quantitative Approaches in Sociology	3 credits
	Or
SOC 255	Sociological Inquiry	3 credits

	Sociology Elective	3 credits
	Free Electives	3-6 credits
	General Education Electives	6-12 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

SOC 254	Quantitative Approaches in Sociology	3 credits
	Or
SOC 255	Sociological Inquiry	3 credits

	Sociology Elective	3 credits
	Electives	3-6 credits
	General Education Electives	6-12 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Junior Year

Fall

SOC 312	Research Methods	3 credits
	Or
SOC 370	Sociological Theory	3 credits

	Sociology Elective (300 or 400 level)	3 credits
	Free Electives	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

SOC 312	Research Methods	3 credits
	Or
SOC 370	Sociological Theory	3 credits

	Sociology Elective (300 or 400 level)	3 credits
	Free Electives	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Senior Year

Fall

SOC 495	Seminar	3 credits
	Free Electives	12 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

SOC 495	Seminar	3 credits
	Free Electives	12 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Total Credit Hours: 120

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3453 or visit Stroud Hall, Room 414 570-422-3453. www.esu.edu/soc