Dr. Rachel Craft (A-M) and Dr. Elaina Johns-Wolfe (N-Z)
Core Courses: 18 hours
Elective Courses: 15 hours
Sociology B.A. Core |
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SOC 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101) |
3 |
SOC 2160 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
SOC 3210 |
Sociological Theory |
3 |
SOC 3220 |
Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Science Research |
3 |
SOC 3230 |
Research Methods |
3 |
SOC 4040 |
Survey Research Practicum for Sociology |
3 |
Total Hours |
18 |
Electives (15 hours)
Students must complete at least 15 elective hours of Sociology Courses including 9 hours of SOC at the 3000-level or above. GERON, GS, MVS or courses relevant to sociology that are offered by other departments may be included as electives when approved in advance by the faculty
Optional Tracks
Student who desire a more focused disciplinary track should consider bundling their electives into an optional disciplinary “track”. Tracks are aligned closely with existing UMSL minors that rely heavily on SOC classes. Potential elective tracks are listed below:
Urban Sociology Track (aligned with the Urban Studies Minor) |
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SOC 2203 |
The City |
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SOC 2202 |
Urban Sociology |
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SOC 3344 |
Problems of Urban Community |
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Health and Aging Track (aligned with the Gerontology Minor) |
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SOC/GERON 2170 |
Aging in America: Concepts & Controversies |
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SOC/GERON 4400 |
Social and Community Services for an Aging Population |
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SOC/GERON 3400 |
Environment, Society, and Aging |
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Gender and Families Track (aligned with the Gender Studies Minor) |
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SOC/GS 2102 |
Introduction to Gender Studies |
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SOC/GS 2103 |
Gender Roles in Society |
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SOC 3243 |
Marriage, Family and Kinship |
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Military and Veterans Track (aligned with the Veterans Studies Minor) |
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SOC 2801/MVS 2100 |
Veterans in American Society |
SOC 2802/MVS 2130 |
Gender and the Military |
SOC 3801 |
Military Sociology |