Sociology

BS in Sociology

Distribution Requirements (total 48 credits)

  • English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.
  • Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered 
MET MA 110 or higher.

  • Computer Science: One course: 
MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

  • Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

  • Literature: Any 100- or 200-level 
MET EN literature course or 
MET HU 221.
  • Philosophy: One course.

  • History: One course.

  • Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization and Related Courses (total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.


Required: Ten courses, which must include those listed below:


  • 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)

Six additional sociology courses, four of which must be 300 level or above.

    Related Courses: Four courses at the 200 level or above selected from course offerings in anthropology, criminal justice, economics, history, political science, psychology, and urban affairs.

    Electives (total 24 credits)

    Usually six courses (24 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen 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 which provide an alternative and valuable perspective for understanding the social issues many will have to deal with in their own professions. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in six courses taken toward the minor.

    Requirements:

    • 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)
    • Three additional sociology courses

    Contact Information

    For further information, contact Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; email: metuss@bu.edu.