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    For students entering in 2023-24
Sociology (B.A.) Suggested 4-year Plan
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» Sociology (B.A.): Suggested 4-year Plan for 2023-24

How to Use your 4-year Plan

  • This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
  • The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
  • You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
  • You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 36 major-specific credits to earn a B.A. in Sociology.
  • Transfer students and those looking to add B.A. in Sociology as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
  • If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment with a Sociology Peer Advisor.

Suggested 4-year Plan

  • We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
  • To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
  • In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.
  • To graduate with a B.A. in Sociology, you must take Capstones I and II consecutively. Capstone I is offered in the Fall while Capstone II is offered in the Spring. If you plan on studying abroad or are planning ahead for a double major, be sure to talk to your Peer Advisor about ensuring you take these courses consecutively.

 

Year 1

Fall Semester (3 credits for major)

  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)
  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)


Year 2

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • SOC 201 - Introduction to Research Methods (3 credits)
  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (3 credits for major)

  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)

 


Year 3

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • SOC 305 - Social Theory (3 credits)
  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • SOC 318 - Quantitative Data Analysis (3 credits)
  • SOC/ANTH Elective Course (3 credits)

 

Year 4

Fall Semester (3 credits for major)

  • SOC 397 - Capstone I: Field Research (3 credits)

Spring Semester (3 credits for major)

  • SOC 497 Capstone II - Senior Thesis Project (3 credits)

 

Chapman Catalog

Sociology (B.A.)

View all requirements, courses, and electives and elective groups on the Sociology (B.A.) catalog page.