Sociology B.A.

Program Features

33 Credits

Required courses:

SOC 111GN: Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

SOC 241GN: Contemporary Social Problems

3 credits

SOC 254Quantitative Analysis in Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice

3 credits

SOC 255Sociological Inquiry

3 credits

SOC 312Research Methods

3 credits

SOC 370Sociological Theory

3 credits

SOC 495Seminar

3 credits

and a minimum of 3 credits in one of the following

SOC 486Field Work & Observation

1 - 15 credits

SOC 485IS:

3 credits

and a minimum of 12 additional credits in Sociology

Other requirements:

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

SOC 254Quantitative Analysis in Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice

3 credits

SOC 255Sociological Inquiry

3 credits

SOC 312Research Methods

3 credits

SOC 370Sociological Theory

3 credits

SOC 495Seminar

3 credits

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

SOC 111GN: Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

ENGL 103English 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 111GN: 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 254Quantitative Analysis in Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice

3 credits

OR

SOC 255Sociological Inquiry

3 credits

 

Sociology Elective

3 credits

Free Electives

3-6 credits

General Education Electives

6-12 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

SOC 254Quantitative Analysis in Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice

3 credits

Or

SOC 255Sociological 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 312Research Methods

3 credits

OR

SOC 370Sociological 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 312Research Methods

3 credits

OR

SOC 370Sociological 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 495Seminar

3 credits

Free Electives

12 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

SOC 495Seminar

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