Department of Sociology and Psychology - Sociology, Bachelor
Faculty
Department Head: Dr. Kevin Washington
Professors: Dr. Frances Staten and Dr. J. Russell Willis
Associate Professors: Dr. Subhadra Abraham
Assistant Professor: Dr. Krista Nelson and Dr. Matthew Sheptoski
Adjuncts/Lecturers: Ms. Yolande Barnes, Mrs. LaKeisha Jenkins-Washington, and Mrs. Cheryl Nickerson
Overview
The Department of Sociology and Psychology serves a threefold purpose: 1) to offer
courses that support the General Education Program and other academic majors; 2) to
prepare students for graduate study and careers in the disciplines and closely related
fields; and 3) to promote the development of students as responsible citizens. Additionally,
the Department seeks to expose students enrolled in departmental courses to the current
counseling, testing, and research methods common to the social sciences.
The Department currently offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the fields of
Sociology and Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology or
Psychology is offered for those students who complete the outlined program of study
and meet the requirements of the Department of Sociology and Psychology, the College
of Arts and Sciences, and the University. The Department does not offer a graduate
degree program; however, students who seek a Master of Arts (MA) in Social Science
Degree may select a concentration in Psychology or Sociology.
Sociology majors must complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours in the
discipline. Psychology majors must complete a minimum of thirty-nine (39) semester
hours in the discipline. Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in their major
and minor courses in order to obtain credit.
Sociology Curriculum Plan
Freshman Year
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Sociology 101
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3
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Biology 103, 105
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4
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Biology 104, 106
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4
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English 101 & 102
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6
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First Year Experience 101 & 102
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2
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History 101
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3
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History 104
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3
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Mathematics 147 & 148
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6
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Total Hours
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31
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Sophomore Year
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Sociology 200
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3
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Sociology 201
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3
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Sociology 203
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3
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Psychology 202
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3
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Art 210
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3
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Chemistry 101 or Physical Science 105
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3
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Economics 201
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3
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English 200
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3
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Foreign Language
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6
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General Education Testing 300
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0
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Total Hours
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30
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Junior Year
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Sociology 304
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3
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Sociology 305
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3
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Sociology 306
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3
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Sociology 312
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3
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Sociology 327
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3
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Humanities 200, 201, or 202
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6
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Free Electives*
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9
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Total Hours
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30
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Senior Year
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Sociology 405
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3
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Sociology 407
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3
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Sociology 413
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3
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Sociology 415
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3
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Free Electives*
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17
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Total Hours
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29
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TOTAL
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120
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*Electives must be approved by advisor and department head. (Suggested Electives:
301, SOC 303, SOC 310, SOC 308, SOC 318, SOC 401, SOC419, or SOC 420).
