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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology, B.A.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements


The major requires 39 hours. The following courses are required:

  • MFL 231,232, or 240 Credits: (6)

Electives


Electives (21 hours) to complete a sociology major selected from sophomore, junior, or senior level sociology courses.

Additional Requirements


To complete the degree, 39 hours are required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program. Students must take at least 30 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Sociology B.A.


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • C2 Math Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Science Credits: (3)
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • MFL 101 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major/Approved Program Credits: (6)
  • MFL 102 Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major/Approved Program Credits: (3)
  • MFL 231 Intermediate I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major/Approved Program Credits: (3)
  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • MFL 232 Intermediate II Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major/ Approed Program Credits: (6)
  • General Elective/2nd Major Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • SOC Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major/ Approed Program Credits: (6)
  • General Elective/2nd Major Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120


Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 3


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