Majoring in Sociology
A major in Sociology consists of 34 credits. The following core courses are required:
- Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- Sociology 350 - Sociological Theory
- Sociology 351 - Social Statistics
- Sociology 352 - Research Methods
At least eighteen credits must be earned in courses numbered 300 and above. The remaining credits may be completed from any electives. For teacher certification in sociology, the requirements are the same as above. Please consult the Education section of your UWSP Catalog for additional requirements for teacher certification and admission to the Professional Education Program.
Four Year Course Sequence
Sociology 101 (3 cr.) |
Sociology 102 or Gen Ed (3 cr.)
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English 101 (3 cr.) |
General Education (10-12 cr.) |
General Education (7-11 cr.) |
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Total: 13-17 Credits |
Total: 13-15 Credits |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
English 202 (3 cr.) |
General Education (11 cr.) |
General Education (7-10 cr.) |
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Total: 13-16 Credits |
Total: 14-17 Credits |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology 350 (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Total: 15 Credits |
Total: 15 Credits |
Sociology 351 (4 cr.) |
Sociology 352 (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Sociology Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (3 cr.) |
Elective (optional) (3 cr.) |
Total: 16 Credits |
Total: 15 Credits |