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Nov 23, 2024
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2012-2013 General Catalog (Spring 2013) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Sociology - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
Students must complete the General Education Requirements :
- will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement
- will fulfill the Social Sciences requirement
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- , plus another course having CI designation, (such as ), will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement for students in the Sociology major. , along with either or , will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement for students in the Sociology Teaching emphasis
- will fufill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)
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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
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- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
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- 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).
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- 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.
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- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Departmental Graduation Requirements
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5, Overall; 2.5, USU
Additional Matriculation Requirement: Complete SOC 1010 with 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 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics to fulfill the quantitative literacy requirement for University Studies. 2. Complete a minimum of 36 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. 3. A minor outside the program is encouraged but not required.
4. Complete the following required courses (18 credits):
Using Sociology in the Work World:
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 each of the three specialty areas listed below. b. Groups and Institutions
c. Population, Environment, and Development
Sociology Teaching Emphasis
The Secondary Teaching emphasis can be achieved by completing the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), as well as a regular sociology major in the Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Department. A 2.5 GPA is required in Sociology courses, and a 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation with a Teaching License in Sociology. At least 50 percent of sociology coursework must be completed at USU. No more than 3 semester credits of SOC 4900 can be used toward the Sociology Teaching emphasis.
Minimum University Requirements
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