A. Required Courses (12 credits)

• SOC 1010 - Introductory Sociology (BSS) 3
• SOC 3010 - Social Inequality (DSS) 3
• SOC 3110 - Methods of Social Research (CI) 3
• SOC 4010 - Sociological Theory: Insights from Classical and Contemporary Perspectives (DSS) 3

B. Electives (6 credits)

Students must also complete an additional 6 credits of coursework in sociology. Recommended courses include:

• SOC 3200 - Population and Society (DSS) 3
• SOC 3320 - Work, Inequality and the American Dream 3
• SOC 3420 - Criminology 3
• SOC 3500 - Social Psychology 3

C. STEP Program (35 credits)

Finally, students need to fulfill the 35-credit requirement for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the Secondary Education Program of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at teal.usu.edu.