Applied Sociology, BS

Program Coordinator: Melinda D. Kane (404-A Brewster; 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 4510), readings (SOCI 4521-4523), and internship (SOCI 4950, SOCI 4951) may count towards this degree.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including one of those listed below - 40 s.h.

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

2. Common core - 31 s.h.

SOCI 1100 - Sociological Pathways
SOCI 2110 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 3213 - Methods of Research
SOCI 3215 - Qualitative Research Methods or
SOCI 4201 - Advanced Techniques in Applied Research
SOCI 3216 - Introduction to Social Statistics
SOCI 4385 - Theoretical Perspectives and Applications
SOCI 4800 - Senior Seminar
Choose 12 s.h. of SOCI electives (at least 9 s.h. must be above the 2999 level)

3. Minor or concentration area - at least 18 s.h.

Students may elect to take a minor in another discipline or one of the two areas of concentration listed below. The minor or area of concentration is to be a program of study appropriate for applied sociology and the long-term objectives of the student. A course cannot simultaneously count for the area of concentration and for the required sociology courses.

Crime, Law, and Deviance (18 s.h.)

SOCI 2220 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior

Choose 15 s.h., including at least two disciplines other than sociology, from the following courses:

Marriage and Family (18 s.h.)

SOCI 4325 - Families, Relationships, and Society

Choose 15 s.h. including at least two disciplines other than sociology from:

4. Skills and applications - 3 s.h.

Choose one course from the below list:

5. Cognates - 9 s.h.

6. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.

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