UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. A. Sociology (SOC)
College: Arts & Sciences
With** or Without Teacher Certification
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - SOC (Minimum 39 hours)
_____+MAT 111
College Algebra (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW MAT Placement Test
Core Courses: (12 hours)
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Introduction to Sociology (3)
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Methods of Social Research (3) Prerequisites: SOC 105 or CRM 105. Pre/Coreq: MAT 111 or
score of 4 or higher on UNCW Math Placement test. (Meets Applied Learning Requirement)
_____ SOC 301
Sociological Data Analysis & Interpretation (3) Prereqs: SOC 300 or CRM 300, MAT 111 or
score of a 4 or higher on UNCW Math Placement Test. (Meets Computer Competency
Requirement)
_____ SOC 360
Social Theory (3) Prerequisites: SOC 105 and 6 additional hours in SOC
Option 1: General Sociology: This option is recommended for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school.
_____ SOC 490
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisites: SOC 301, 360, and senior standing
or SOC 499
Honors Work in Sociology (2-3) Prerequisites: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
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Choose 24 additional hours of SOC course electives. A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 _____ SOC_____
level (including SOC 105) may be used to satisfy these requirements.
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Option 2: Public Sociology: This option provides intensive training in using SOC to inform real life social issues.
_____ SOC 390
Public Sociology Seminar (3) Prerequisites: SOC 300, 301, and 360
_____ SOC 496
Practicum in Public Sociology (6) Prerequisites: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390, junior/senior
standing, and instructor consent
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Concentration - 18 Hrs: With the help of the public sociology coordinator, students design a
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substantive area of focus for the Public Sociology Program, identifying six three-hour courses in
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the area.
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**In addition to completing requirements for the major, SOC majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete the Teacher Education
Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including +HST 101, +102, +104, +105, +106, and +PLS 101, and at least one course in
each of the following areas: economics and geography. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses
required for licensure in North Carolina, see the WSE section in the catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the WSE as
soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors.
Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.
An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better is required among courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the major. Only
one “D” is permitted among the core courses of SOC 105, 300, 301, and 360.
NOTE: To satisfy the Oral Communication Competency Requirement, a student must successfully complete SOC
490, 496 or 498.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare SOC: Completion of 24 hours
For further information, see the SOC website: http://www.uncw.edu/soccrj and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
4/25/14