Sociology—Bachelor of Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Website: Department of Sociology
College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Program Overview
The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provide the major with a strong foundation in sociological theory and research within the context of a modern sociological curriculum. The Department is committed to developing the “sociological imagination” and to fostering action based on a progressive social consciousness. The Department is guided by the values of Catholic social doctrine, the mission of the University, and a high regard for scholarly academic work that leads to the enhancement of knowledge.
Sociology is a social science that studies society and the social activity of human beings. Sociologists are interested in discovering and explaining how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do, focusing on groups and categories of people sharing common characteristics. Empirical evidence, derived from scientific investigation, is fundamental to sociological inquiry. Sociological studies include culture, religion, government, economy, education, family, crime, sports, and race relations.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree Plan
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program requires a minimum of 121 credit hours to complete.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Required Coursework
Sociology Coursework
21 additional credit hours are required in Sociology, at least 15 of which are upper-division courses.
Minor
The Sociology degree program requires successful completion of a minor in a field other than Sociology.
View minors offered only by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
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