Sociology

Sample Course Sequence

BA in Sociology with preparation for Social Studies certification.

Please note: This is just one possible way to complete certification, major and university requirements. This plan is not meant to be prescriptive; you should discuss your course selections with both your major adviser and your education adviser.

Fall 1

Spring 1

FOUN Foundation Seminar (Select a W1)
SOCI 100 Intro to Sociology
1st Lab Science
1st MATH course (216 recommended)

EDUC 101 Social Foundations of Education
SOCI Elective 200 or above
English Literature
2nd MATH course

Fall 2

Spring 2

EDUC 201 Educational Psychology
EDUC 202 Educational Psychology Practicum
POLS 140 American Politics
SOCI 211 The Sociological Tradition
or SOCI 212 Social Theory
HIST 111 Introduction to U.S. History I

SOCI 300 or 400 Level
ANTH 109 Cultural Anthropology
EDUC 334 Later Childhood and Adolescence
EDUC 240 Literacy and Learning (Spring only)

Fall 3

Spring 3

SOCI 208 Methods of Social Research
HIST (focused on area other than U.S.)
GEOG 220 Cultural Geography
EDUC 343 Teaching of Social Studies

SOCI 300 or 400 Level
HIST 112 Intro to U.S. History II
PSYC 100 General Psychology
ECON 103 Economic Priciples and Problems or Transfer Credit

Fall 4

Spring 4

EDUC 459 Professional Seminar in Secondary Education W2
EDUC 359 Student Teaching: Secondary (3 credits)

SOCI Elective
Elective (humanity - not history)
2nd Lab Science
Elective