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University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 
    
University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, B.A.


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Academic Requirements:

  1. Continuing students wishing to major in sociology must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
  2. Sociology majors are required to receive a grade of C or better in all required sociology courses, including elective sociology courses.

Curriculum Requirements


Students who plan to receive an undergraduate degree in sociology must: 

1. 124 semester hours


Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. Major course grade requirements:


Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in sociology major courses.

3. General Education Requirement:


Complete the General Education Curriculum  requirements during the freshman and sophomore years.

4. Writing and Speaking-Intensive requirement:


Complete one Writing-Intensive (WI) and one Speaking-Intensive (SI) course 

5. Non-departmental required courses:


Complete a choice of non-departmental required courses:

7. Four additional sociology electives:


Complete a choice of four additional sociology electives that are not listed above. Only SOCW 2500 , SOCW 3420 , and SOCW 3600  may be used as sociology electives without departmental permission.

8. 120 hours of community service hours:


Complete 120 hours of community service hours based on university guidelines.

Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Sociology


For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below. 

Freshman Year


 

Sophomore Year


 

Fall Semester


 

Spring Semester


 

Junior Year


 

Senior Year


 

Fall Semester


 

Spring Semester


 

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 124


Key to symbols used:

* Core Curriculum Courses – 48
+ Required Sociology Courses – 31
= Sociology Electives – 12
% Non-Departmental Required Course – 9
$ General Electives – 24
# Sociology Minor Required Courses – 21
(WI) = Writing Intensive Course
(SI) = Speaking Intensive Course

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