Bachelor of Arts

The BA degree requires 30 semester hours of course work including:

Core Courses (to be taken in the following order):

Elective Courses:

There is a total of 5 electives (15 hours) required for the major. Three of the electives may be taken at any time and may be at any level (i.e., 002-190). An additional two electives must be taken after completing 34:011. These electives can be at any level (i.e., 002-190).

Math Prerequisite:

Before taking 34:010, students must complete a college level math course (e.g., calculus, finite math, or elementary functions).

Bachelor of Science

This degree is for students seeking higher degrees and professional careers in sociology. The following sociology courses are required for the degree: 30 semester hours of sociology courses and courses in math, statistics, and philosophy (15). Overall, the BS requires 45 semester hours.

Core Courses (to be taken in the following order):

Electives:

15 semester hours in sociology (note sequencing and post-34:011 elective requirements described with B A degree)

Additional Courses:

Portfolio Requirement

At the time of graduation students are required to provide the department a group of documents which will comprise the student's Sociology Major Portfolio. The primary purposes of the Portfolio are for students to possess a record of development within the department for personal recall and reflection; and to have an attractive set of materials that can serve in presenting evidence of a student's interests and work to prospective employers and graduate schools. The Sociology Major Portfolio should include at least these three documents: (a) a paper from the first two years of classes in sociology (such as a book review or a statement comparing competing theories); (b) a research paper that reports the findings of original research; and (c) a statement summarizing an experience where some application of sociological knowledge occurred (such as a report on an internship, a summary of contributions sociological information made to a summer job; or a reflection on a period of study abroad). Together the materials should display development toward technical correctness in citing others' work; accurate use of sociological concepts; technical proficiency in using research methods; and the ability to explain implications of research findings.

Note: Students taking the required Capstone Course will have completed this portfolio within the course. In order to complete the requirements for your degree, two sets of this portfolio must be turned into the main office, located at W140 Seashore Hall.

Minor

A minor in Sociology requires 15 semester hours in Sociology - at least 12 semester hours of which must be at the University of Iowa - including Sociological Theory (34:009).