Sociology (SOC) Major

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A minimum GPA of 2.2 is required for the major (exception: Teaching specialization requires a minimum GPA of 2.6). Graduating Seniors must take the Sociology exit exam.

Requirements for Sociology Major

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences (B.S.)
Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences (B.A.)

System General Education Requirements*: 30

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 201
Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 8-9

Goal #1 Land and Natural Resource Stewardship Credits: 3
Goal #2 Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
Goal #3 Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (outside major) Credits: 3

College Requirements: 20-32

See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information

Bachelor of Science: 32

Physical Science (up to 5 additional MATH credits including STAT 281) Credits: 8
Biological Science Credits: 6
Humanities (SGR Goal #4 or IGR #3) Credits: 2
Social Science (SGR Goal #3 or IGR #3) requirement may be meet within major requirements.

Bachelor of Arts: 6-14

Modern Language (proficiency must be shown at the 200-level) Credits: 6-14
Social Science (SGR Goal #3 or IGR #3) requirement may be meet within major requirements.

Major Requirements: 33

SOC/ANTH Electives Credits: 21

SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * (COM) (G) Credits: 3
SOC 307 - Research Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 308 - Research Methods II Credits: 3
SOC 403 - Sociological Theory (COM) (AW) Credits: 3

Electives: 19-37

Total Required Credits: 128

Teaching Specialization Requirements:

Note:

Candidates in K-12 areas such as Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Art, Modern Language, and Music split their student teaching credits between SEED 488 and ELED 488.

In addition, the following courses must be successfully completed prior to entry into Professional Semester III:

Special Methods (varies by content area) Credits: 3

SPED 401 - Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM) Credits: (2)
EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application Credits: 2

Human Services Specialization (B.S.): 45

SOC/ANTH Elective Credits: 9

SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * (COM) (G) Credits: 3
SOC 307 - Research Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 308 - Research Methods II Credits: 3
SOC 403 - Sociological Theory (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SOC 270 - Introduction to Social Work (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 271 - Social Work Skills and Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 286 - Service Learning Credits: (1-3)
SOC 400 - Social Policy (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 494 - Internship Credits: (1-12)

Human Resources Specialization (B.S.): 39

SOC/ANTH Elective Credits: 15
BADM/ECON Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3

SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * (COM) (G) Credits: 3
SOC 307 - Research Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 308 - Research Methods II Credits: 3
SOC 403 - Sociological Theory (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SOC 353 - Sociology of Work (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 453 - Industrial Sociology Credits: 3

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.