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Sociology B.A.

Sociology
Buckley Center 135, MSC 185
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
503-943-7223
sbs@up.edu

Sociology: Sociology Major

Majors in Sociology receive coursework and personalized advising that prepares them for graduate studies, leadership, and service in areas such as criminal justice, law, education, industry, human services, government, journalism, and non-profit organizations. The curriculum imparts on students an understanding of society and culture as it is organized in various social institutions and provides training in methods and theories of social research.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

Students must take SOC 101 as one of their core social science requirements.

College Requirements, B.A. -- 21-33 hours

Hrs.
3	Effective Communication (CST 100, CST 101, CST 107, CST 307, ENG 107, or ENG 311)
3	Metaphysics (one course from PHL 331-337)
15	Upper-division hours outside the primary major, 9 of which must come from 3 different disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. This requirement is not fulfilled by the University core.
0-12	Intermediate level of one language

Sociology Major Requirements -- 30 hours

Hrs.
3	SOC 214 - Research Methods: Design
3	SOC 215 - Research Methods: Analysis
3	SOC 380 - Sociology Theory
3	SOC 498 - Senior Project Seminar*
18	Upper-division hours of sociology electives. At leat 6 hours must be taken from SOC 430-439, 491-492. A maximum of 6 non-classroom hours may be used for completion of the major

General Electives -- 18-30 hours

Total Credit Hours -- 120

Criminology Track of Sociology Major

This is a track of the sociology major that encourages a critical exploration of criminal behavior and the criminal justice system. The program, which includes a one-semester internship in the senior year, is particularly appropriate for students interested in working in law enforcement or the corrections system.

Criminology Track Requirements -- 39 hours

Hrs.
3	SOC 214 - Research Methods: Design
3	SOC 215 - Research Methods: Analysis
3	SOC 305 - Sociology of Crime and Justice
3	SOC 336 - Race and Ethnic Relations
3	SOC 360 - Criminology
3	SOC 380 - Sociology Theory
3	SOC 446 - Criminology Internship
3	SOC 498 - Senior Project Seminar*
15	Additional upper-division hours in sociology or relevant psychology courses (PSY 380, 470, or Forensic Psychology). At least 3 hours must be SOC 344 or 438, and at least 6 hours must be taken from SOC 430-439 or 491-492

General Electives -- 9-21 hours

Total Credit Hours -- 120

*Students may substitute SOC 499 (Thesis) for SOC 498 (Senior Project Seminar). Psychology-sociology double majors may do a combined thesis with joint supervision in place of SOC 498.

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