Sociology, BA (42-755) (4 Year Guide)

Suggested Schedule

Sociology Major, BA Degree - 120 hours

• * Refer to the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements section in the Undergraduate Catalog for the B.A. Modern Language requirement. This plan is based on three modern language courses and thus, 45 hours of free choice electives.
• ** AE 1400  is a free choice elective and is highly recommended for academic success. If AE 1400  is chosen, 1 less hour of free choice electives will be needed.
• *** Students must complete SOC 2845  or SOC 2850  as part of the major curriculum. If SOC 2845  is not taken in the fall semester, SOC 2850  should be taken in the spring semester. Students are required to take one, but may complete the other as part of the 12 hours of SOC major electives.
• # Students pursuing a double major or minor who have already completed a upper-level research course may substitute that course for SOC 2805  with permission of the program coordinator.
• + This degree program includes 45-48 hours of free choice electives (hours vary due to B.A. Modern Language requirement); a minor is highly recommended by the department but is not required. The number of free choice electives required will vary based on general education choices and if a minor is chosen.
• ++ UCM requires 30 hours overall of upper-level credits (3000/4000) for graduation. Twelve hours of upper-level credits are required in the major. This major contains 9 hours of required upper-level courses, students must choose an additional 3 hours of upper-level credits as part of the 18 hours of SOC major electives. To meet the 30 hours overall, be sure to include additional upper-level choices in your major electives, general education, and/or free choice electives.
• ¹⁰ This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
• To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.