Coordinator: Dr. Joel H. Thayer
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
A major in sociology requires the following: Six hours of
introductory courses in sociology: Sociology 201, 202. Twenty-four semester
hours of courses numbered 300 and above in sociology, including Sociology 313,
350, 425, and either 407 or 419. Other sociology courses must include at least
one three-hour course from each of the following categories: Social
Organization: 308, 319, 330, 402 Social Change: 440 Social Psychology: 300,
310, 315 Minor/collateral requirements a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by
faculty adviser or b) an 18-hour minor approved by faculty adviser It is
recommended that all sociology majors take Mathematics 114 as part of their
General Education Requirements. The minimum number of semester hours required
in major courses for a major in sociology is 30. The minimum number of semester
hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in sociology
is 120.
The minor in sociology requires 18 hours, including Sociology
201, 202, 313, and at least one course above 399. COLLATERAL A collateral in
sociology requires 12 semester hours, including Sociology 201 and 202.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION IN SOCIOLOGY (FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
CERTIFICATION
The rationale and organizing principles that guide the School of
Education's development of professional education programs is couched in a
tripodal model which mirrors our goals for our students. We believe that our
students must be knowledgeable about learners, content, and pedagogy. Students
must be reflective as they plan, implement, and evaluate pedagogical and
curricular issues. Students must be collaborative, developing and honing
communication and leadership skills necessary to work with colleagues,
students, parents, and community leaders to plan and implement efficient and
effective educational programs and to initiate change when needed. We believe
that critical thinking is the connecting strand which permeates these three
elements. Critical thinking is a process which involves assessment, analysis,
synthesis, evaluation, and appropriate action. It is our goal to prepare the
Professional Educator for the 21st century. The Department of Psychology and
Sociology provides the knowledge base for students certifying to teach social
studies in the state of South Carolina. The department supports and encourages
the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking,
collaboration, and reflection.
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Degree Programs
sociology