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Nov 29, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Sociology - BA, BS
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
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Bachelor of Science Degree
Students desiring a (BS) Bachelor of Science degree must complete all requirements listed in the sample four-year plan below:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Students desiring a (BA) Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the language proficiency requirements in one of the following ways: * (in addition to the (BS) Bachelor of Science degree requirements)
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent) OR
- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of American Sign Language IV (COMD 4920) and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (COMD 4780), and by passing an exit interview OR
- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent) OR
- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students OR
- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy course of student’s choice. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admission to USU in Good Standing with an overall USU GPA of 2.75 |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.75 GPA |
Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| Communications Intensive (CI) Course |
3 |
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SOC Upper Division Elective |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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Departmental Graduation Requirements
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75, Overall; 2.75, USU
Additional Matriculation Requirement: Complete SOC 1010 and at least one other SOC-prefix class with a grade of C or better
Minimum GPA for Graduation: 2.5, major; 2.0, USU; 2.0, Overall
Minimum Grade Accepted: C in SOC 1010 ; C- in major courses
Sociology majors must meet the following course requirements:
1. Complete the general requirements of the University.
Majors are expected to take one of the following courses with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent: MATH 1030 , MATH 1050 , MATH 1060 ; STAT 1040 , STAT 1045 , and either STAT 2000 or STAT 2300 to fulfill the quantitative literacy requirement for University Studies.
2. Complete a minimum of 33 credits of sociology coursework.
At least fifty percent of the sociology coursework must be completed in the USU Sociology program. Sociology majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in sociology courses and earn a grade of C or better in SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (effective Fall Semester 2005) and a C- or better in all other courses to be counted toward the major. Sociology courses over 10 years old do not count toward the major requirement.
3. A minor outside the program is encouraged but not required.
4. Complete the following required courses (15 credits):
5. Choose a minimum of 18 credits from the following sociology elective courses:
Of the 18 elective credits, at least 3 credits must come from three of the four specialty areas listed below.
c. People, Place, and Change
d. Social Health and Well-Being
Capstone Research in Sociology
Students may count a maximum of three credits toward their degree.
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