Sociology, BA

I. University Core Courses

• BIO 111 Introduction to Biological Science (3)
• CIS 101 Concepts of the Computer (3)
• COM 210 Public Speaking (3)
• ENG 110 College English and Composition I (3)
• ENG 111 College English and Composition II (3)
• ENG 112 College Composition an Argument (3)
• ENG 113 College Composition and Research (3)
• ETH 215 Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility (3)
• EVR 300 Research and Portfolio Development (3)
• FYS 101 First Year Seminar (1)
• OSU 121 Orientation to Shaw
• HIS 115 Intro to World Civilization (3)
• HPE 111 Personal Health and Safety (1)
• HPE 112 Fundamental Motor Skills (1)
• HUM 200 Introduction to the Humanities (3)
• MAT 110 Basic Mathematics (3)
• MAT 111 General Mathematics - I (3)
• MAT 112 General Mathematics - II (3)
• PHY 112 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
• SSC 115 Introduction to Social Science (3)

II. Major Courses

• SOC 202 Introduction to Gerontology (3)
• SOC 211 Introduction to Sociology (3)
• SOC 215 Marriage and Family (3)
• SOC 300 Social Problems (3)
• SOC 308 Social Change (3)
• SOC 312 Social Stratification (3)
• SOC 315 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
• SOC 335 The Sociology of African-Americans (3)
• SOC 341 Social Psychology (3)
• SOC 344 History of Sociology (3)
• SOC 450 Sociological Theory (3)
• SOC 491 Seminar in Sociology (3)
• SSC 200 Elementary Statistics (3)
• SSC 322 Introduction to Research (3)
• SOW 210 Introduction To Social Work (3)
• PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (3)
• CRJ 200 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
• EVR 300 Research and Portfolio Development (3)

III. Elective Courses

• Electives (8)

Additional Information

• ENG 111 College English and Composition II (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• ENG 112 College Composition an Argument (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• ENG 113 College Composition and Research (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 110 Basic Mathematics (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 111 General Mathematics - I (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 112 General Mathematics - II (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams

Four-Year Course Distribution Plan