Sociology is the scientific study of society which examines the social context in which the individuals live, including cultures, social structures, and social institutions. Sociology is a discipline that describes, explains, and predicts human social patterns using scientific methods and theoretical constructs. Sociological research can be roughly categorized into two types: pure and applied. Pure sociology includes studies that add or reinforce the overall body of sociological knowledge. Applied sociology includes studies that are directed toward problem clarification and resolution. The undergraduate degree provides strong liberal arts preparation for a host of careers, e.g. journalism, politics, public relations, business, and public administration -- fields that involve investigative skills, critical thinking, and working with diverse groups. Many students major in sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling. Some of the best employment prospects may be in policy research and administration, in clinical and applied sociological practice, as well as in the traditional areas of teaching and academic research.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | |
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | |
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | |
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | |
| College Algebra QL (4) | |
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | |
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | |
| 3 |
| US History to 1877 AS
and US History since 1877 AS (6) | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | |
| US Economic History AS (3) | |
| American Heritage AS (3) | |
| American National Government AS (3) | |
| |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE |
| |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| SOC 1010 | | 3 |
| SOC 1020 | Modern Social Problems | 3 |
| PSY 3110 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| SOC 3030 | Social Research Methods WE | 3 |
| SOC 4000 | Classical Social Theory | 3 |
| SOC 4100 | Contemporary Social Theory WE | 3 |
| 18 |
| Sociology of Gender (3) | |
| Sociology of the Family SS (3) | |
| Race and Minority Relations GI (3) | |
| Sociology of Religion (3) | |
| Political Sociology (3) | |
| Environmental Sociology (3) | |
| Internet Technology and Society (3) | |
| Sociology of Aging GI (3) | |
| Animals and Society (3) | |
| Survey Research Design (3) | |
| Social Change (3) | |
| Current Topics in Sociology (1-3) | |
| Independent Studies (1-3) | |
| 48 |
| |
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Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, 40 of which must be 3000 level or higher.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Minimum overall UVU GPA of 2.0 upon graduation.
- Minimum 2.5 program GPA upon graduation.
- All major course work taken to meet Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.
Note: Please see department advisor for explanation of all program requirements, a list of recommended classes, and for assistance with creating an academic plan for graduation.
Note: If a student has completed an associate degree through another institution, the required general education courses may be waived.
Note: Students would need to pass ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010 with a C+ or higher as prerequisites for the Behavioral Science Bachelor degree courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
ENGL 1010
| Introduction to Academic Writing CC
or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL | |
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | |
| Introduction to Statistics QL | |
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL | |
| College Algebra QL | |
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| College Algebra for Business QL | |
| SOC 1010 | | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| SOC 1020 | Modern Social Problems | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| 3 |
HLTH 1100
| Personal Health and Wellness TE
or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Semester 4 |
|---|
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Semester 5 |
|---|
| PSY 3110 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| SOC 4000 | Classical Social Theory | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester 6 |
|---|
| SOC 3030 | Social Research Methods WE | 3 |
| SOC 4100 | Contemporary Social Theory WE | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Semester 7 |
|---|
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 8 |
|---|
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
