B.A. in Sociology

College of the Sciences and Mathematics
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
MAT 103 or higher recommended
Interdisciplinary requirement 3
Diverse Communities requirement3
Ethics requirement3
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Behavioral & Social Science requirement 16
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Humanities requirement6
Arts requirement3
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Degree Requirements
Language/Culture requirement0-15
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation.
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 300Sociological Theory3
SOC 321Statistics in Sociological Research3
SOC 322Methods of Sociological Research3
Sociology Electives
Select six advanced courses in sociology18
Related/Cognate Area
Select five non-sociology courses approved by the student's adviser15
Capstone Requirement
SOC 492Senior Seminar in Sociology 23
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

Sociology majors must take ANT 102.

2

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
ANT 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 3
Language - appropriate level for student 3
WRT 3
MAT 3
 Credits15
Semester Two
SOC Elective 3
Language in sequence 3
General Education 9
 Credits15
Year Two
Semester Three
SOC 322 Methods of Sociological Research 3
SOC elective 3
Language in sequence or Culture Cluster 3
General Education 6
 Credits15
Semester Four
SOC 321 Statistics in Sociological Research 3
SOC elective 3
Language in sequence or Culture Cluster 3
General Education 6
 Credits15
Year Three
Semester Five
SOC 300 Sociological Theory 3
SOC elective 3
Career Prep 3
Final Language Culture Cluster (if relevant) or General Education 3
General Education 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
SOC elective 3
Career prep 3
Career prep 3
Career prep 3
General Education or free elective 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Semester Seven
SOC elective 3
Career prep or General Education 3
General Education or free electives 9
 Credits15
Semester Eight
SOC 492 Senior Seminar in Sociology 3
General Education or free electives 12
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
1

  Required Behavioral/Social Science Distributive