UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2007-2008 CATALOGUE
B. A. Sociology (SOC)
(With** or without Teacher Certification)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and
(3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basicstudies.htm
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - SOC (Minimum 39 hours)
Check when complete:
_____ +MAT 111
College Algebra (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW MAT Placement Test
CORE:
_____ +SOC 105
_____ SOC 300
_____ SOC 301
_____ SOC 360
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Methods of Social Research (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and MAT 111 or higher with a grade of C- or
better
Sociological Data Analysis & Interpretation (3) Prerequisite: SOC 300 and MAT 111
(Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
Social Theory (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Option 1. General Sociology: This option enables students to further their understanding and appreciation of SOC. It allows students to
take courses in a broad range of SOC topics. This option is recommended for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school.
_____ SOC *490
or 499
_____ SOC_____
Senior Project (3) Prerequisite: SOC 301, 360 and senior status
Honors Work in Sociology (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
Choose 24 additional hours of SOC course electives. A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 level
(including SOC 105) may be used to satisfy these requirements.
Option 2. Public Sociology: This option provides intensive training in using SOC to inform real life social issues. In this program
students choose one of three concentrations: Diversity and Inequality, Health and Aging, or Human Resources.
_____ SOC 390
_____ SOC *496
or *498
_____ SOC_____
Public Sociology Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses of consent of instructor
Practicum in Public Sociology (6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390
Internship in Sociology (3-6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390
Choose 18-21 additional hours of SOC courses as designated by concentration area. Students who take
SOC 496 must take 18 hours of SOC in their concentration area. Students who take SOC 498 must take
21 hours of SOC in their concentration area. Students must earn a “C” (2.00) or better in SOC 390 in
order to take SOC 496 or 498. A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 level (including SOC 105) may be
used to satisfy these requirements.
Courses required for each concentration area in Public Sociology:
Diversity and Inequality: SOC 325, 350, 366 and 380; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking
SOC *498) SOC 200, 303, 304, 365
Health and Aging:
SOC 220, 305, 336 and 337; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking
SOC *498) SOC 340, 345, 349, 365, 366, 418, 433
Human Resources:
SOC 340, 365, 380 and 486; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking
SOC *498) SOC 325, 345, 349, 350
**Social Studies Teacher Licensure:
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, +103, +201,
+202, 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
Watson School of Education section in the catalogue or the Watson School of Education WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/wse.htm
#CURRICULAR STUDIES. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education 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.
* SOC 490, 496 or 498 - Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement
+ May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
(3) ELECTIVES
_____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours
Requirements to declare SOC: Completion of 24 hours
For further information see the SOC WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/soccrj and http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/COURSES/Soc.htm
See Social Studies Teacher Certification information at the Watson School of Education WEB site:
http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps__ss.pdf
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SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 105.
SOC 200.
SOC 205.
SOC 215.
SOC 220.
SOC 250.
SOC 300.
SOC 301.
SOC 303.
SOC 304.
SOC 305.
SOC 306.
SOC 315.
SOC 320.
SOC 325.
SOC 326.
SOC 335.
SOC 336.
SOC 337.
SOC 340.
SOC 345.
SOC 346.
SOC 347.
SOC 348.
SOC 349.
SOC 350.
SOC 355.
SOC 360.
SOC 365.
SOC 366.
SOC 375.
SOC 380.
SOC 390.
SOC 415.
SOC 418.
SOC 433.
SOC 438.
SOC 449.
SOC 460.
SOC 485.
SOC 486.
SOC 490.
SOC 491.
SOC 495.
SOC 496.
SOC 498.
SOC 499.
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Sociology of Sport (3)
(ANT 205) Human Societies (3)
Modern Social Problems (3)
Sociology of Birth and Death (3)
Issues in Social Justice (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Methods of Social Research (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and MAT 111 with a C- or better
Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation (3) Prerequisite: SOC 300 and MAT 111
Mass Media and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Popular Culture (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Population (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Culture (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor
Urban Sociology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Rural Sociology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Racial and Ethnic Group Relations (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Collective Behavior and Social Movements (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
The Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Aging (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or GRN 101
Medical Sociology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Organizations in Modern Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of the Family (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Religion (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Education (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Art (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor
Sociology of Children and Childhood (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Gender and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Criminology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Social Theory (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and six additional hours in sociology
Social Psychology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Social Change (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Juvenile Delinquency (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Social Classes (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Public Sociology Seminar (3) Prerequisites: SOC 300, 301, and 360
Globalization and Development (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and three additional hours in
sociology at the 300 level
Women and Aging (3) Prerequisite: At least junior standing and either SOC 336 or consent of instructor
Sociology of Mental Illness (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Social Epidemiology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor
Sociology of Law (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and junior/senior standing
Sociology of Poverty (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and 380
The Community (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Sociology of Work and Occupations (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and 3 additional hours in SOC or ECN
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: SOC 301, 360, and senior status
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior
standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean
Topical Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and consent of instructor
Practicum in Public Sociology (6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390; junior or senior standing;
instructor consent
Internship in Sociology (3-6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390
Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, at least a 2.00 GPA, and instructor consent, cannot take
concurrently with SOC 496
Honors Work in Sociology (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
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