Program: Sociology, B.A./B.S. - Belmont University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 11, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018

General Education Core Requirements: 56-58 Hours

Arts, B.A.
or
Science, B.S.

Prerequisites for Major in Sociology:

(Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core)

MTH 1150 Elementary Statistics 3 Hours
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours

Major Requirements

SOC 2200 Sociological Theory 3 Hours
SOC 2250 Social Research Methods 3 Hours

Sociology Core Courses: 9 Hours

Institutions: 3 Hours

(three hours chosen from the following)

SOC 3000 Schools and Society: The Sociology of Education 3 Hours
SOC 3220 Sociology of Religion 3 Hours
SOC 3230 Sociology of Health and Illness 3 Hours
SOC 3260 Family Problems & Social Change 3 Hours
SOC 3700 Criminal Justice 3 Hours
SOC 3800 Criminology 3 Hours

Power and Inequality: 3 Hours

(three hours chosen from the following)

SOC 3200 The Sociology of Gender 3 Hours
SOC 3400 Inequality 3 Hours
SOC 3450 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 Hours

Emphasis Area - Choose one area:

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 22-24 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours