Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) degree and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.  

The B.A. degree requires intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course. The B.A. degree also requires completion of the core sociology courses (Soc 1000, Soc 3885, Soc 3895, Soc 3950, Soc 3960, and Soc 4450) with a minimum grade of C. Students must also complete Soc 2001 and 18 hours of Sociology electives, with 12 of those hours at the 3000-4000 level. These courses are chosen in consultation with their advisor.  Finally, the B.A. degree requires a minor in another discipline.

The B.S. degree provides study in a more specialized field within sociology. Students who pursue this degree will select one of the following concentration areas for further study: Applied Research Methods, Criminology, Families and Intimate Relationships, Health and Aging, Individually Designed (requires department approval), Power and Social Control, or Social Inequalities. The B.S. degree also requires completion of the core sociology courses (Soc 1000, Soc 3885, Soc 3895, Soc 3950, Soc 3960, Soc 4390, and Soc 4450) with a minimum grade of C, and successful completion of Soc 2001 Sociological Pathways and Soc 4900 Internship.

For more information about Undergraduate Programs and offerings, please contact the Undergraduate Programs Director, Dr. Amy Dellinger Page (pagead@appstate.edu).