Program: Sociology (B.S.) - Human Services Specialization - South Dakota State University

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 04, 2025

Program Coordinator/Contact
Marlene Schulz, Instructor
Department of Sociology and Rural Studies
Scobey Hall 220
605-688-4132
E-mail: marlene.schulz@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/soc
Click here for additional information.

Program Information
This specialization is designed for those interested in “working with people” in a variety of social service type agencies. Graduates find jobs working with the elderly, youth, parents, families at risk, victims of domestic violence, substance abusers, and the poor. Students in this program must take classes in social work and service learning. They must also complete an internship. Coursework in criminal justice and human development complements this specialization.

Academic Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.2 and at least a C in all major courses is required.
A Grade of C or better in all major courses.
No SOC class may be used for the major AND the CJUS minor.

Course Delivery Format
The program offers coursework on campus, on-line, and at attendance centers around the state.

Requirements for Sociology Major - Human Services Specialization: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication : Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication : Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity : SOC 100 and SGR #3 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity : Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics : Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences : Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements

Goal #1 First Year Seminar : Credits: 2
Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility : Credits: 3

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Bachelor of Science Requirements: 10+

Natural Sciences Credits: 10+
- Any two lab sciences.
- Coursework must include 2 prefixes.
- MATH and STATS courses do not count toward the science requirement.
One declared minor outside of the major prefix OR a second major OR a teaching specialization. The minor may be a traditional minor within one department or it may be interdisciplinary involving more than one department. The minor can be in a different college. The minor must be declared no later than the student’s third semester of enrollment.
Capstone course in the major discipline
Upper division coursework Credits: 33

SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts specifications.

Major Requirements

SOC 270 - Introduction to Social Work (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 271 - Social Work Skills and Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 284 - Investigating the Social World Credits: 3
SOC 286 - Service Learning Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required)
SOC 307 - Research Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 308 - Research Methods II Credits: 3
SOC 400 - Social Policy (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 403 - Sociological Theory (COM) Credits: 3
SOC 489 - Capstone Credits: 3
SOC 494 - Internship Credits: 1-12 (12 credits required)
SOC/ANTH Electives: 6

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Sociology (B.S.) - Human Services Specialization