Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
A major in sociology requires the following: Six hours of introductory courses in sociology: Sociology 201, 202. Twenty-four semester hours of courses numbered 300 and above in sociology, including Sociology 313, 350, 425, and either 407 or 419. Other sociology courses must include at least one three-hour course from each of the following categories: Social Organization: 308, 319, 330, 402 Social Change: 440 Social Psychology: 300, 310, 315 Minor/collateral requirements a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by faculty adviser or b) an 18-hour minor approved by faculty adviser It is recommended that all sociology majors take Mathematics 114 as part of their General Education Requirements. The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in sociology is 30. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in sociology is 120.
The minor in sociology requires 18 hours, including Sociology 201, 202, 313, and at least one course above 399. COLLATERAL A collateral in sociology requires 12 semester hours, including Sociology 201 and 202.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION IN SOCIOLOGY (FOR SOCIAL STUDIES CERTIFICATION
The rationale and organizing principles that guide the School of Education's development of professional education programs is couched in a tripodal model which mirrors our goals for our students. We believe that our students must be knowledgeable about learners, content, and pedagogy. Students must be reflective as they plan, implement, and evaluate pedagogical and curricular issues. Students must be collaborative, developing and honing communication and leadership skills necessary to work with colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders to plan and implement efficient and effective educational programs and to initiate change when needed. We believe that critical thinking is the connecting strand which permeates these three elements. Critical thinking is a process which involves assessment, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and appropriate action. It is our goal to prepare the Professional Educator for the 21st century. The Department of Psychology and Sociology provides the knowledge base for students certifying to teach social studies in the state of South Carolina. The department supports and encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection.
Coordinator: Dr. Joel H. Thayer
MAJOR
General Track: A major in sociology requires the following:
1. Six hours of introductory courses in sociology: Sociology 201, 202.
2. Thirty semester hours of courses numbered 300 and above in sociology, including Sociology 303, 403, 425, and either 407 or 419.
Other sociology courses must include:
Two courses in Culture and Social Organization: 360, 361, 373, 375, 381, 382, 387, 389
Two courses in Inequality and Diversity: 306, 308, 310, 315, 327, 331
One course in Deviance: 341, 342, 343, 344
One additional course numbered 3000 and above.
3. Minor/collateral requirements
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser or
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in sociology is 36. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in sociology is 120.
