Sociology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program
Sociology is the scientific systematic study of human social relationships and institutions.
Sociology is the scientific systematic study of human social relationships and institutions.
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Career Opportunities: Government
- *May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
Activist
Advocate/Lobbyist
Border Services Officer
Census Field Officer
Citizenship & Immigration Officer
Economic Development Officer
Foreign Service Officer
Human Rights Officer
Legislative Assistant
Political Aide
Politician
Public Policy Analyst 
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Career Opportunities: Education
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Child Development Worker
Education Administrator
Education Policy Analyst
Professor*
School Counselor*
School Resource Officer 
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Career Opportunities: Research
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Demographer*
Market Research Analyst
Social Welfare Research Officer
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Career Opportunities: Community
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Abuse/Addiction/Rehab Counselor*
Adoption Counselor
Career Counselor
Child and Youth Worker
Health Care Administrator
Housing Support Worker
Public Health Inspector
Recreation Coordinator
Refugee Services Coordinator
Social Case Worker
Urban/Regional Planner*
Volunteer Manager
Youth Outreach Worker 
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Career Opportunities: Business
- Advertising Executive
Communications Specialist
Diversity Coordinator
Labor Relations Officer
Project Manager*
Public Relations Specialist
Real Estate Appraiser*
Travel Agent
Union Communication Specialist 
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Career Opportunities:Corrections/Law/Courts
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Bailiff
Case Management Officer
Correctional Officer
Court Administrator/Clerk
Court Reporter
Crime Prevention Specialist
Family Court Support Worker
Mediator
Paralegal
Penologist*
Police Officer
Probation Officer
Social Program Officer
Victim Advocate/Services Worker
Youth Court Worker - More About Sociology Careers
Sociology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology requires 120 semester hours to complete. In addition to general studies requirements, students must meet all University requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology requires 120 semester hours to complete. In addition
to general studies requirements, students must meet all University requirements (e.g.
grades of "C" or better in Gordon Rule Courses), and grades of "C" or above in all
sociology courses. A minimum of 30 semester hours are required of all majors and 6
hours of prerequisite courses.
The required prerequisite courses are:
- SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology, and
- SYG 2010 Social Problems
The required core courses are:
- SYA 3010 Sociological Theory
- SYA 3300 Research Methods
- SYA 3400 Social Statistics
- SYA 4930 Senior Seminar in Sociology, and
- SYD 4730 Sociology of the Black Experience
A minor is required for sociology majors. The minor requires eighteen (18) credit hours of course work in an approved field. The curriculum for the minor follows the requirements specified by the minor field. A grade below a “C” will not be accepted for credit toward the minor.
Students may minor in anthropology. Students must successfully complete:
- ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology
- ANT 2511 Emergence of Man
- And 12 additional semester hours in the discipline.
Students who choose to minor in sociology must complete at least 18 semester hours in sociology courses with a grade of "C" or better and must complete successfully the following required courses:
- SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology
- SYA 3010 Sociological Theory
- SYA 3300 Research Methods
- And 9 additional semester hours in the discipline
Learn more about Minoring in Sociology
Sociology Course Offerings: The course offerings indicate courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Sociology Program Curriculum: The degree audit is a management tool to indicate what major courses have been completed and which are needed to earn a BCJ degree.
