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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, BA


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Program Description


The Sociology major offers two degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. Both degrees prepare students for a variety of professional careers related to human resources, management, public relations, social services, criminal justice, health services, social research, and other people-oriented positions in the public and private sector. In addition, the Bachelor’s degree provides excellent preparation for graduate training in sociology, anthropology, social services, law, and business. Both degrees require a total of 120 credits, including at least 37-38 credits in sociology or rural sociology, as identified below. At least 12 of the 37-38 credits must be from 4000-level sociology or rural sociology courses. Additional electives are added to meet the minimum of 120 hours required for graduation. Courses used to fulfill General Education Requirements may be used to fulfill minor requirements. Courses that fulfill methods, emphasis area, and stratification requirements may not double count with minor requirements.

Change of Major into Sociology

Students who change majors into Sociology must have completed at least 12 credit hours at Clemson and must have a 2.0 minimum Clemson/Bridge cumulative grade-point average.

Emphasis Areas in Sociology

Students select one of the following Emphasis Areas:

  • Community Studies: SOC 4590 , SOC 4950 , and either RS 3010  or SOC 3310 ; plus nine additional credits selected from all courses offered in sociology or rural sociology not already taken to fulfill requirements.
     
  • General Sociology: Eighteen credits selected from all courses offered in sociology or rural sociology not already taken to fulfill requirements.
     
  • Social Services: SOC 3800 , SOC 4140  and SOC 4950 ; and nine additional credits selected from all courses offered in sociology or rural sociology not already taken to fulfill requirements.

Program Requirements


Freshman Year


First Semester


Credit Hours: 15-16

Second Semester


Credit Hours: 16

Sophomore Year


First Semester


  • Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement 3 Credits 3
  • Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement 3 Credits 3
  • Modern Language Requirement 3 Credits 2
  • Oral Communication Requirement 3 Credits 3
  • Elective 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester


Credit Hours: 16

Junior Year


First Semester


Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester


Credit Hours: 15-16

Senior Year


First Semester


  • Emphasis Area Requirement 6 Credits 5
  • Minor Requirement 3 Credits 4
  • Stratification Requirement 3 Credits 6
  • Elective 3 Credits
Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester


Credit Hours: 13

Total Credits: 120-122


Footnotes


1 Select from MATH 1010 , MATH 1020 , or MATH 1060 .
2 Students must complete through 2020 (1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020) in a modern language. See Modern Languages Requirement  at Clemson University statement.
3 See General Education Requirements . (Note: Social Science Requirement must be in an area other than sociology.)
4 See Minors .
5 See emphasis area requirements in program description above.
6 Select from SOC 3600 , SOC 4600 , or SOC 4610 .

NOTE: Courses that fulfill methods, emphasis area, and stratification requirements may not double count with minor requirements.

 

 

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