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Sociology AB



Overview

The major is designed to teach undergraduate students the sociological perspective, which has three central aspects. The first is the recognition of the preeminence of social structures and their influences, and of micro- and macro-level social processes. The second is the role of logic and of the scientific method in the acquisition of knowledge. The final aspect is the enduring link between the individual's experience and larger social processes. In achieving its purpose, the sociology curriculum provides repeated experiences wherein students pose sociological questions and bring data to bear on them, making full use of computer technologies. Courses underscore the centrality of race, class, gender and culture in society and in sociological analysis. In the process, they expose students to comparative and international materials. More generally, the major develops student capacity for abstract thought, and for effective written and oral communication.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Sociology AB/Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics MS(Financial Planning)(non-thesis) Sociology AB/Master of Public Administration MPA(non-thesis) Sociology AB/Nonprofit Management and Leadership MA(non-thesis) Sociology AB/Public Health MPH(Health Policy and Management)(non-thesis) Sociology AB/Public Health MPH(Health Promotion and Behavior)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Kathy Lou klou@uga.edu (706) 542-3192

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area II Life Sciences

ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3

General Elective

FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 1

Area V Soc. Sci.

ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
POLS 1101  American Government 3
SOCI 1101  Introductory Sociology 3
STAT 2000  Introductory Statistics 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area II Physical Science

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

Area V Social Sciences

Area VI Language

Area VI Course

Spring Year 2

Area VI Language

Franklin Elective Fine Arts 3000+

Franklin Literature

Franklin Multicultural

SOCI 3000/4000 level

Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area II Physical Science

Area IV Language

Area VI Course

SOCI 3220  Development of Sociological Theory 3

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Spring Year 3

Area V Social Science

Area VI Course

SOCI 3580  Research Methods in Sociology 3

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Upper Division Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Area IV Humanities

General Elective

PEDB

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Spring Year 4

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Upper Division Elective

Upper Division Elective

Upper Division Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

Area of Emphasis in Sociological Methodology
Fall Year 1

Area II Life Science Course with Lab

ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1

General Elective

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 1

Area V Social Science

ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
POLS 1101  American Government 3
SOCI 1101  Introductory Sociology 3
STAT 2000  Introductory Statistics 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area II Physical Science

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

Area IV World Language

Area V Social Science

Area VI Course

Spring Year 2

Area IV World Language

Franklin Fine Arts 3000+

Franklin Literature

Franklin Multicultural

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area II Life Science

Area IV World Language

Area VI Course

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

SOCI 3220  Development of Sociological Theory 3
Spring Year 3

Area V Social Science

Area VI Course

SOCI 3580  Research Methods in Sociology 3

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Upper Division Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Area II Physical Science

Area IV World Language and Culture

Area IV Humanities

PEDB Course

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Spring Year 4

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

SOCI prefix course numbered 3000 and above

Upper Division Elective

Upper Division Elective

Upper Division Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements