Social Services Major, BS

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The social service major is designed for students interested in working in the human services delivery systems. Students are required to have a strong grounding in sociology as well as the applied field of social services. The coursework introduces students to critical issues in the field and offers students the opportunity to work within agencies in the community.

The major requirements are such that students are encouraged to organize their program of study to include a minor in an area of interest or specialization outside of sociology. Some areas that fit well with this major include psychology, ethnic studies, family studies, gerontology, women’s studies, community health, and the like.

Required Courses

Social Organization Area

Choose one course:

SOC 415 - Urban Sociology Credits: (5)
SOC 460 - Community Structure and Organization Credits: (5)

Contemporary Society Area

Choose one course:

SOC 356 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (5)
SOC 365 - Minority Groups Credits: (5)
SOC 386 - Seminar on Racism Credits: (5)

Approved Electives in Sociology - Credits: 5 (Upper Division)

*PSY 363, Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods is an approved elective.
**SOC 107 is prerequisite for SOC 350 and 445.
***Additional credits in SOC 490 may count toward graduation.

Total Credits: 60

College and Department Information

Sociology Department
College of the Sciences