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SOCIOLOGY B.A.

Requirements for BA Degree with a Major in Sociology: 31 semester hours, to include (see sociology degree checklist for an informal overview):

  • SOCI 2013
  • SOCI 3193
  • SOCI 3223
  • SOCI 3301L/SOCI 3303
  • SOCI 3313
  • SOCI 4023
  • SOCI 4043
  • Additionally, 9 hours from sociology 3000- and 4000-level electives.

Writing Requirement: To fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement, each sociology major will submit, before graduation, a substantial research or analytical paper to their departmental adviser.

The paper must receive a grade of “A” or “B” from an upper-division sociology course (3000-, 4000-, or 5000-level). Satisfactory completion of an honors project or a senior thesis may fulfill this requirement.

Requirements for Departmental Honors in Sociology

Requirements for a Minor in Sociology: 19 semester hours in sociology to include:

  • SOCI 2013
  • SOCI 3301L/SOCI 3303
  • SOCI 3313
  • Additionally, at least nine hours of 3000-level classes or above.

A student must notify the department of her or his intent to minor.

Sociology B.A. Teacher Licensure in Social Studies Requirements

Combined Major in Anthropology/Sociology

Steven Worden, Undergraduate Program Director
479-575-3205
sworden@uark.edu