Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Program of Study
Whether you choose to earn your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology on campus or online, you will take the same innovative, in-depth courses that reflect the diversity and direction of the discipline. Enhance your undergraduate degree in sociology with one of seven certificate programs that enable you to explore areas of interest more thoroughly and help prepare you for your desired career goals.
Program Requirements for the B.A. in Sociology
General Education Requirements
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55 credit hours
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| Foreign Language Requirements |
10 credit hours |
| Free Electives |
23 credit hours |
| Sociology Major Core Courses |
21 credit hours |
| Upper-division Sociology Electives |
15 credit hours |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED |
124 credit hours |
Core Courses (21 credit hours required):
SOC 140
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Introduction to Sociology
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3 credit hours
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| SOC 145 |
Principles of Culture
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3 credit hours
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SOC 361
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Sociological Theory and Literature
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3 credit hours
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SOC 362
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Methods of Social Research
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3 credit hours
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SOC 472
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Social Inequality
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3 credit hours
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SOC 670
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Grant Proposal Development
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3 credit hours
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SOC 621
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Advanced Sociological Research
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3 credit hours
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Upper Division Sociology Electives (Choose any five classes, 15 hours required)
SOC 320
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Sociology Through Cinema
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3 credit hours
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SOC 333
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Global Forces in a Changing World
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3 credit hours
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SOC 343
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Sociology of Sex Roles
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3 credit hours
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| SOC 344 |
Social Deviance
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3 credit hours
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SOC 348
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Topics in Sociology: Popular Culture
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3 credit hours
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SOC 350
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Family Communication
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3 credit hours
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SOC 352
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Stepfamilies
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3 credit hours
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SOC 355
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Sociology of Death and Dying
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3 credit hours
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SOC 375
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Medical Sociology
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3 credit hours
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SOC 376
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U.S. Racial and Ethnic Groups
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3 credit hours
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SOC 384
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Social Problems
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3 credit hours
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SOC 388
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Sociology of the Family in America
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3 credit hours
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SOC 425
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Micro-sociology
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3 credit hours
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SOC 435
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Demography
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3 credit hours
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SOC 460
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Comparative Culture and Societies
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3 credit hours
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SOC 471
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Applied Sociology
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3 credit hours
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SOC 475
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Sociology of Urban and Rural Areas
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3 credit hours
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SOC 644
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Sociology of Aging
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3 credit hours
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SOC 665
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Social Enterpreneurship
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3 credit hours
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SOC 673
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Program Development and Evaluation
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3 credit hours
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SOC 677
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Internship in Sociology: Advanced Grant-writing
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3 credit hours
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SOC 679
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Community Theory and Development
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3 credit hours
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SOC 680
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Nonprofit Organizations
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3 credit hours |
You may download the complete B.A. in Sociology Program of Study worksheet here.
Applying to the University
If you would like to apply to Fort Hays State University:
Due to the popularity of the major, classes tend to fill up quickly. To get the classes you want (or need), pre-enrollment is highly recommended. Typically, enrollment for the spring semester begins in October, while enrollment for the summer and fall terms begins in mid-March.
If you would like to talk to a faculty adviser about your Sociology degree at FHSU, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.