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Apr 19, 2024
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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Human Services/Sociology B.A.
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Sociology is the scientific study of a group of people with a shared culture an social structure. Sociology majors learn how and why people behave the way they do, as well as the causes of problems within social systems. This scientific and non-judgmental approach prepares student to work productively with diverse populations in society. Students will not be required to fulfill common professional business core.
Employment:
Students majoring in Sociology are prepared to continuing education in graduate school or for direct employment. Career opportunities including: federal, state, and local government, as well as a wide range of national and local nonprofit organizations. Sociology students are also sought out to work in a range of business settings particularly in positions that require a non-judgmental interaction with others.
Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Arts
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Core Requirements for CAPS Bachelor of Arts Degree: 27 credit hours
Major Requirements: 34 credit hours
Total Major Requirements: 61 credit hours
General Education Requirements for the College of Adult and Professional Studies:
- Composition (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
- Researched Composition (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
- Math * - 3 hours
- Natural Science w/ lab - 4 hours
- Speech - 3 hours
- Religion/Philosophy - 3 hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
- Computer Information Systems - 3 hours
- Liberal Arts/Humanities - 9 hours
- Select a minimum of 9 hours within at least two categories:
- History
- Literature
- Fine Arts (Art, Music, or Drama - survey courses)
- Foreign Language/World Culture
- CAPS 200 Analysis, Principles and Skills of Adult Learning
- IDST 101 Introduction to Communities of Practice
Notes:
* Math:
See Math Requirements for specific major sought.
- Majors within the Bachelor of Arts degree requiring The Nature of Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra or a higher level math course must earn a grade of C or better.
- Majors within the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration requiring College Algebra must earn a grade of C or better.
Total General Education Requirements: 37 credit hours
Total General Education and Other Requirements: 41.5 credit hours
Total Degree Requirements: 124 credit hours
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