University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences 7 courses 120 total credits
Sociology emphasizes the study of human behavior and basic social processes. The discipline provides excellent preparation for careers in a variety of occupations and professions including planning and community development, law, public relations and advertising, personnel administration, private business and government administration, health and human services, family relations, criminal justice fields, and others. Students may major or minor in sociology. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science through the College of Arts and Sciences. Students may also complete a second major or minor in sociology even though they are enrolled in other colleges. In addition, students seeking certification in social studies education at the secondary level through the College of Education may also emphasize sociology in their programs. Courses offered by the department cover a wide range of topics and issues. Areas such as social inequalities, work, organizations, economy, globalization, family, community, environment, crime, law and deviance comprise a large part of the curriculum. Students may also pursue special readings courses and experiential education placements or internships through the department.
UK Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 or WRD 110 | Composition and Communication I or Composition and Communication I | 3 |
| CIS 111 or WRD 111 | Composition and Communication II or Composition and Communication II | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
Premajor Requirements
Any two sociology courses at the 100 or 200 level (including Major Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 302 or SOC 303 | Sociological Research Methods or Quantitative Sociological Analysis | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
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