Sociology

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Sociology
(907) 474-7240
www.uaf.edu/social/

B.A., B.S. Degree

Minimum Requirements for Degrees: 120 credits

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Sociology is a scientific discipline that teaches us about ourselves and the groups of which we are a part. The sociological perspective equips the graduate with critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills necessary for a variety of careers. A person with a sociology undergraduate degree can apply sociology in any work environment, including human services, government, business, community activism and public health agencies. The sociology department also prepares individuals to pursue graduate studies in sociology or professional programs for careers in law, medicine, business, education and social policy.

Major—B.A. or B.S. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the B.A. or B.S. degree requirements.
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
   
   SOC 101—Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
   
   SOC/PSY 250—Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
   
   SOC/PSY 330—Social Psychology 3 credits
   
   SOC 363—Social Inequality and Stratification 3 credits
   
   SOC 402—Theories of Sociology 3 credits
   
   SOC 408—Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credits
   
   SOC/SWK 473W—Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 credits
   
4. Complete 12 credits * from the following electives:**
   
   SOC 201—Social Problems 3 credits
   
   SOC 242—The Family: A Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 credits
   
   SOC 301—Rural Sociology 3 credits
   
   SOC 307O—Demography 3 credits
   
   SOC 309—Urban Sociology 3 credits
   
   SOC 310—Sociology of Later Life 3 credits
   
   SOC/WMS 320—Sociology of Gender 3 credits
   
   SOC/PSY 333—Human Sexuality Across Cultures 3 credits
   
   SOC 335—Deviance and Social Control 3 credits
   
   SOC/ED 345—Sociology of Education 3 credits
   
   SOC 350W—Childhood and Society 3 credits
   
   SOC/PSY 370—Drugs and Drug Dependence 3 credits
   
   SOC 405O—Social Movements and Social Change 3 credits
   
   SOC 407—Formal Organizations 3 credits
   
   SOC/PSY 480W—Qualitative Social Science Research 3 credits
   
5. Minimum credits required 120

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
** Courses from this group not used toward the major may be applied toward B.A. general degree requirements where applicable.

Minor

1. Complete the following:
   
   SOC 101—Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
   
   SOC electives 15 credits
   
2. Minimum credits required 18