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2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, BS (43-756) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Freshman Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Freshman Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Sophomore Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Junior Year - Fall Semester


  • SOC Major Electives (6)
  • Free Choice Electives or Minor Coursework (9) ***

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Junior Year - Spring Semester


  • SOC Major Elective (3000/4000 level) (3) +
  • Free Choice Electives or Minor Coursework (12) ***

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Senior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Sociology Major, BS Degree - 120 hours


  • * 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 18 hours of SOC major electives.
  • *** This degree program includes 45 hours of free choice electives; a minor is highly recommended by the department but is not required. The number of free choice electives required will vary if a minor is chosen.
  • # 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.
  • + 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.