Sociology, BA

Program Coordinator: Melinda D. Kane (404-A Brewster Building; 252-737-2478; kanem@ecu.edu)

Sociology majors must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in SOCI 2110 . A maximum of 9 s.h. of research (SOCI 3700), readings (SOCI 4521-4523), and internships (SOCI 4950, 4951) may count towards this degree.

The degree requires 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 2004 - 12 s.h.

(For information about the foreign language requirement view Special Requirements for the BA Degree in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section and Placement Testing, Foreign Language in the Admission and Readmission section.)

3. Core - 16 s.h.

4. SOCI electives - 18 s.h.

At least 12 s.h. must be above the 2999 level

5. Minor and electives to complete requirements for graduation.

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