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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology (B.S.)


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Kim Fendley, Associate Professor of Sociology
Gregory Hall, Room 208, (540) 665-5553, kfendley @su.edu

The Sociology major provides insight into social factors and forces in society. Students majoring in Sociology will be prepared for careers in the social service, business and government sectors or to continue their studies at the graduate level.

Five of the Following


(only one at the 200 level; at least two at the 400 level):

Total: 15 credits


Total: 34 credits


Course Map


1st Year – Fall


Total: 15 credits


1st Year – Spring


  • SOC Elective Credit(s): 3 (200 level course)
  • Credit(s): 3 (Arts & Sciences requirement)
  • Foreign Language Credit(s): 3 (Arts & Sciences requirement)
  • Creative Expression Sphere Credit(s): 3 (ShenEd)
  • Scientific Inquiry Sphere Credit(s): 3-4 (ShenEd: Nature of Science/Natural Science)

Total: 15-16 credits


2nd Year – Fall


  • Credit(s): 3
  • or

  • Credit(s): 3
  • Navigating Differences Sphere Credit(s): 3 (ShenEd: Navigating Differences/Ethical Reasoning)
  • Comunication Literacy/Oral Shen Ed Credit(s): 3
  • Elective for minor or Foreign Language Credits Credit(s): 3
  •  

Total: 15 credits


2nd Year – Spring


Total: 15 credits


3rd Year – Fall


Total: 12-15 credits


3rd Year – Spring


Total: 16 credits


4th Year – Fall


Total: 15-18 credits


4th Year – Spring


Total: 12-13 credits


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