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Major in Sociology
Major: Sociology
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree
CIP 45.1101
The sociology program is a liberal arts program oriented toward increasing the student’s understanding of human society, the groups and institutions of which it is composed, and its impact on human beings. Sociology helps develop one’s appreciation of diversity, love of learning, writing and study skills, as well as a knowledge base about human behavior, social research, social organization and culture. Sociology is a potential major for students planning futures in such professions as law, business, education, and politics. Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge directly concerning each of these fields. But rather than prepare the student for a narrow specialty, sociology prepares the individual for a lifetime of learning and change to meet the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly complex society. The sociology program will provide students with a solid foundation for their chosen careers upon graduation or for more specialized graduate education in such fields as public health, law, Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship, or a number of other professional fields.
University Studies Requirements...............................41‐47 hrs
Required Courses.........................................................17‐18 hrs
ENG 205 Writing for the Social Sciences
PSY 300 Principles and Methods of Statistical Analysis
or
MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
SOC 099 Transitions
SOC 133 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 303 Introduction to Research Methods
SOC 400 Senior Seminar
SOC 434 Social Theory
Required Electives............................................................18 hrs
SOC electives approved by advisor.
Required Minor............................................................21‐24 hrs
Unrestricted Electives..................................................13‐23 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements...................................120 hrs
The requirements listed above are an
example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State
University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to
individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate
Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.