Sociological Studies, Bachelor of Sociological Studies

In addition to University Requirements:

• At least 36 units of major requirements
• At least 18 units of a minor
• 6 units of communication skills
• 12-16 units of foreign language for a Bachelor of Arts OR at 12 units of science for the Bachelor of Science
• Elective courses, if needed to reach an overall total of at least 120 units

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion	120
Highest Mathematics Required	MAT 114
Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required	Required
Foreign Language	Optional
Fieldwork Experience/Internship	Optional
Research	Required
Study Abroad	Optional
University Honors Program	Optional
Progression Plan Link	Not Available

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Major Requirements

• Take the following 36 units

  • SOC 101 (3 units) 
  • (SOC 210 or SOC 215 or SOC 216), (3 units)
  • Take 2 different topics of SOC 301 (6 units)

• Take the following core courses:

  • SOC 201, SOC 355W, SOC 365, SOC 498C (12 units)

• Select 4 courses from:

  • SOC 315, SOC 316, SOC 318, SOC 319, SOC 333, SOC 339, SOC 353, SOC 360, SOC 412, SOC 417, SOC 441 (12 units)

Minor Requirements

• Complete at least 18 units from a minor other than Sociology.

• Computer Literacy (3 units)
  • This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Course(s) must have been taken within 10 years of admission to Northern Arizona University. Subject to advisor approval.

• Communication Skills (6 units)
  Select 6 units in the following two categories. At least 3 units of the 6 units must be upper-division.
  
  Performance-based courses, select one from the following (3 units):
  
  • CST 111, CST 311, CST 312, CST 314, CST 315, CST 318 (Performance-based courses are defined as having at least 51 percent of the evaluation of the student being based upon oral performance.)

• Theory-based courses, select one from the following (3 units):

  • COM 200
  • CST 271, CST 321, CST 323, CST 351, CST 361, CST 365, CST 424, CST 465, CST 472, CST 475, CST 477

• Choose one:
  
  16 units of foreign language

  • You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satify this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP, or other exams.
  OR
  
  12 units of science requirements
  
  • Select at least 12 units from courses with the astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics or statistics prefixes. 

General Electives

• Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

  You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
  
  We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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