Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Sociology
https://sociology.uoregon.edu/
Sociology is the systematic study of human social life, groups, and societies. Sociology can reveal how society works, what motivates individuals to behave in certain ways, how particular rules and norms get established, why people obey those rules and norms, how seemingly invisible social forces might govern our behavior, and how the outcome of our lives are frequently determined by forces largely outside of our control. It can even help us understand why we might sometimes act in ways that are contrary to our deeply held beliefs.
General Sociology
Work in sociology begins with Introduction to Sociology (SOC 204) or Social Inequality (SOC 207), both of which provide an introduction to the discipline. They emphasize how sociology can be applied to contemporary social issues. Students specializing in general sociology move on to courses that provide a more in-depth study of social institutions. Courses on social stratification, social psychology, social change, and sociological theory help to tie these diverse areas together by providing perspectives that are useful in the study of any institutional area. Finally, courses in methodology and statistics provide a tool kit of analytical and research skills that are useful both in sociology courses and in whatever activities the student pursues after graduation.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology (May be replaced by SOC 207 Social Inequality) | 4 |
SOC 310 | Social Theory | 4 |
SOC 311 | Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 312 | Statistical Analysis in Sociology 1 | 4 |
Upper-Division Courses | ||
400-level lecture courses (407, 410–499) 2 | 12 | |
300- or 400-level courses | 8 | |
Additional Courses | ||
Sociology courses (any level) | 12 | |
Total Credits | 48 |
1 | MATH 243 , MATH 425, or PSY 302 can be taken as substitutes for SOC 312. If MATH 243 is substituted for SOC 312 then an additional upper division 4 credit SOC course must be taken. |
2 | These credits must be earned at the University of Oregon. |
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology (May be replaced by SOC 207 Social Inequality) | 4 |
SOC 310 | Social Theory | 4 |
SOC 311 | Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 312 | Statistical Analysis in Sociology | 4 |
Upper-Division Courses | ||
400-level lecture courses (407, 410–499) 1 | 12 | |
300- or 400-level courses | 8 | |
Additional Courses | ||
Sociology courses (any level) | 12 | |
Total Credits | 48 |
1 | MATH 243 , MATH 425, or PSY 302 can be taken as substitutes for SOC 312. If MATH 243 is substituted for SOC 312 then an additional upper division 4 credit SOC course must be taken. |
2 | These credits must be earned at the University of Oregon. |
Curriculum
Undergraduate courses in sociology are offered at four levels.
- Topical courses at the 100 level provide an introduction to a specific facet of sociology.
- Courses at the 200 level provide a broad introduction to the field. Basic courses are Introduction to Sociology (SOC 204) and Social Inequality (SOC 207). Completion of one 200-level course is a major requirement. One must also be taken to advance to some 300-level courses.
- Courses at the 300 level extend the student’s knowledge of subjects covered in the 200-level courses and provide an introduction to social research methods and social theory.
- Courses at the 400 level are advanced and specialized. Most build on background obtained in the 100-, 200- and 300-level courses. As prerequisites for enrollment in some 400-level courses, students must successfully complete one or more of the core courses: Social Theory (SOC 310), Research Methods (SOC 311), Statistical Analysis in Sociology (SOC 312). Upper-division (300- and 400-level) classes are usually smaller in size than the lower-division classes and provide more opportunity for faculty-student interaction.
Courses used to satisfy major requirements must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better; at least a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) must be achieved in these courses. Four credits from a course not numbered 401–409 may be taken pass/no pass (P/N); P grades must be earned to apply them to the major.
Courses numbered 401–406 may be taken pass/no pass (P/N); P grades must be earned to apply them to the major. No more than 8 credits from these courses may be applied to the major.
Concentration in Critical Thinking with Data
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology (May be replaced by SOC 207 Social Inequality) | 4 |
SOC 310 | Social Theory | 4 |
SOC 311 | Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 412 | Sociological Research Methods | 4 |
Upper-Division Courses | ||
SOC 413 | Sociological Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 416 | Issues in Environmental Sociology [Topic] | 4 |
or SOC 442 | Issues in Urban Sociology: [Topic] | |
or SOC 450 | Sociology of Developing Areas | |
or SOC 456 | Feminist Theory | |
or SOC 457 | Sex and Society | |
or SOC 475 | Marxist Sociological Theory | |
or SOC 484 | Issues in Deviance, Control, and Crime: [Topic] | |
SOC 425 | Issues in Sociology of Family: [Topic] | 4 |
or SOC 445 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity: [Topic] | |
or SOC 446 | Issues in Sociology of Work: [Topic] | |
or SOC 447 | Issues in Sociology of Organizations: [Topic] | |
or SOC 451 | Social Stratification | |
or SOC 452 | Issues of Migration: [Topic] | |
or SOC 465 | Political Sociology | |
or SOC 467 | Economic Sociology | |
or SOC 491 | Sociology of Education | |
300- or 400-level courses | 12 | |
Additional Courses | ||
Sociology courses (any level) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 48 |
Concentration in Culture, Identities, and Institutions
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology (May be replaced by SOC 207 Social Inequality) | 4 |
SOC 310 | Social Theory | 4 |
SOC 311 | Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 312 | Statistical Analysis in Sociology | 4 |
Upper-Division Courses | ||
SOC 328 | Self and Society | 4 |
SOC 317 | Sociology of the Mass Media | 4 |
or SOC 330 | Sociology of the Family | |
or SOC 346 | Work and Occupations | |
or SOC 370 | Urban Sociology | |
or SOC 385 | Medical Sociology | |
SOC 355 | Sociology of Gender | 4 |
or SOC 345 | Race and Ethnicity | |
400 Level Sociology Coursework: | 12 | |
Issues in Cultural Sociology: [Topic] (Cultural Sociology) | ||
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity: [Topic] | ||
Issues in Sociology of Gender: [Topic] | ||
Sex and Society | ||
Issues of Migration: [Topic] | ||
Social Stratification | ||
Issues in Sociology of Family: [Topic] | ||
Issues in Sociology of Work: [Topic] | ||
Issues in Sociology of Organizations: [Topic] | ||
Political Sociology | ||
Economic Sociology | ||
Sociology of Education | ||
Additional Courses | ||
Sociology courses (any level) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 48 |
Concentration in Environment, Health, and Community
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
or SOC 207 | Social Inequality | |
SOC 310 | Social Theory | 4 |
SOC 311 | Research Methods | 4 |
SOC 312 | Statistical Analysis in Sociology | 4 |
Upper-Division Courses | ||
SOC 304 | Community, Environment, and Society | 4 |
Choose Two Courses From The Following: | 8 | |
Work and Occupations | ||
Urban Sociology | ||
Medical Sociology | ||
400 Level Sociology Courses | 12 | |
Issues in Environmental Sociology [Topic] | ||
Issues in Urban Sociology: [Topic] | ||
Issues in Sociology of Work: [Topic] | ||
Additional Courses | ||
Sociology courses (any level) | 8 | |
Total Credits | 48 |