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Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Overview | Requirements | Course Descriptions

Distribution Requirements

A total of 48 credits are required.

English

  • MET EN 104 English Composition
  • MET EN 201 Intermediate Composition

Mathematics

  • Four credits in a Metropolitan College math course numbered
    MET MA 110 or higher

Computer Science

  • MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications

Natural Science

  • Eight credits in the natural sciences (N)

Literature

  • Four credits in a 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or
    MET HU 210 or MET HU 221

Philosophy

  • Four credits

History

  • Four credits

Additional Courses

  • Four credits in the humanities (H)
  • Four credits in the social sciences (S)
  • Four credits in the humanities (H) or natural sciences (N)

Specialization and Related Courses

A total of 56 credits completed with a grade of C or higher are required.

Specialization Courses

40 credits:

  • MET MA 113 Elementary Statistics
  • MET SO 100 Principles of Sociology
  • MET SO 201 Sociological Methods (offered only in alternate years)
  • MET SO 203 Sociological Theories (offered only in alternate years)

Plus 24 additional sociology credits, 16 of which must be at the 300-level or above.

Related Courses

Choose 16 credits at the 200-level or higher in the following fields:

  • Anthropology
  • Criminal justice
  • Economics
  • History
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Urban affairs

Electives

Choose 24 credits with the advice of an academic counselor.

Sociology Minor

The minor in sociology is designed for students from other disciplines who are interested in the theoretical ideas and research methods used by sociologists in their study of society. Students have the opportunity to take a wide range of courses that provide an alternative and valuable perspective for understanding the social issues they will have to deal with in their own professions. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in the 24 credits taken toward the minor.

Required Courses

12 credits:

  • MET SO 100 Principles of Sociology
  • MET SO 201 Sociological Methods (offered only in alternate years)
  • MET SO 203 Sociological Theories (offered only in alternate years)

Plus 12 additional sociology credits.