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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Sociology BA
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“Challenge the status quo.”
“Think outside the norm.”
“Make a social impact.”
These are just a few of the reasons why our recent sociology students chose this major. So, is it right for you? Yes, if you want to use science to understand people, study social life, and dig into critical issues like health, poverty and race. It’s a great choice for someone who’s ready to tackle tough questions and examine not only the choices that society makes, but the context around those choices.
Visit the Sociology academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Sociology department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Sociology Core (13 credits)
Eight SOC Electives (24 credits)
- Seven of the eight electives must be at the 300/400 level.***
- UB Seminar courses (198/199) are excluded.
Total Credits Required for Major: 37
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.
Minimum grade of C required in all Core courses SOC 101 , SOC 293 , SOC 294 , SOC 349 , or approved substitutes.
Joint majors are possible only with other majors that offer the BA degree. Students must complete SOC 101 , SOC 293 , SOC 294 and SOC 349 with a minimum grade of C in each course, and four additional sociology courses, of which at least three must be at the 300-level or higher.
Sociology Department Course Overlap Policy
For Sociology/Criminology double majors, no shared classes are allowed other than the 3 shared required classes (101, 293, 294). For Sociology and/or Criminology majors also minoring in a departmental minor, and/or for double minors, a minimum of 4 of the classes required for the minor must be unique, i.e., not shared across other departmental majors or minors
Transfer Credit Policy
The department accepts up to 5 transferred classes or up to 16 credit hours (whichever limit is reached first) of appropriate sociology courses toward the major requirements. Course descriptions and syllabi may need to be provided.
Program Honors
Students eligible to enroll in Program Honors have junior or senior standing, achieve a department and overall GPA of at least 3.25 and complete six (6) honors credits in the department, normally over two semesters. Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript. Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- 200-Level SOC Elective Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
Total Credits: 13 or 14
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 4
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- SOC Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will:
- Be able to identify the major research methods used by sociologists, compare and contrast the utility and relevance of a range of methods to the study of different social issues, and apply some basic research methods to the analysis of social issues.
- Obtain knowledge of basic social science statistical methods and be able to conduct basic statistical analysis.
- Be able to describe the significance of social theory to society, compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations, and apply some basic theories to social issues
- Be able to critically examine the social factors-i.e., social institutions, policies, practices, norms, and beliefs-that shape major realms of human life. The specific realms examined (e.g., family, criminal justice, health, etc.) may differ based on student interest, but regardless of substantive area, students should be able to examine society through a sociological lens.
(HEGIS: 22.08 SOCIOLOGY, CIP: 45.1101 Sociology)
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