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Bachelor of Science in Sociology
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology degree program develops strong analytic skills and a broad knowledge of human relations and social systems. The discipline provides useful tools for a variety of careers in law, business, social work, criminal justice, and policy impact analysis, among others. For example, pre-law students may wish to take courses in the sociology of law, criminology and criminal justice, and deviance and social control. Students pursuing careers in business may wish to take courses in the sociology of work, business and society, formal organizations, technology, and law.
Distribution Requirements
A total of 48 credits is 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 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)
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Specialization and Related Courses
A total of 14 courses (56 credits), completed with a grade of C or higher, is required.
Specialization Courses
Choose ten courses (40 credits), which must include the following:
- 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 six additional sociology courses, four of which must be at the 300 level or above.
Related Courses
Choose four courses (16 credits) at the 200 level or higher in the following fields:
- Anthropology
- Criminal justice
- Economics
- History
- Political science
- Psychology
- Urban affairs
Electives
Usually six courses (24 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.
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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
(Three 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)
Electives
Three additional sociology courses (12 credits).
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