Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 14 courses 120 total credits
Sociology is the study of the organization and development of societies and the institutions within them. The sociology program helps you better understand the development, structure, interaction and collective behavior of organized groups. You explore the theories, practices and policies underlying the issues of social change, inequality and diversity. The Bachelor of Arts program in sociology provides you with training in important research skills used to describe, interpret and evaluate evidence across diverse settings important in the economy. In this flexible program, you have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty on intellectual and policy issues, and you develop the research skills necessary for the analysis of complex social issues. The BA program requires a qualitative methods course, and the Bachelor of Science program requires a quantitative methods course.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
New College Residency Requirement
A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
Sociology Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SBS 302 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| SBS 304 | Social Statistics I | 3 |
| SOC 426 or SOC 483 | Social Inequalities or Sociological Theories | 3 |
| Total Sociology Core | 12 credits | |
Sociology Electives
Upper Division SOC Elective 9 credit hours SOC Elective 3 credit hours Experiential learning courses (SOC 484/499) do not apply to the Sociology Electives requirement.
New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 credit hours
New College Proficiency - Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 114 | College Mathematics | |
| MAT 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total New College Proficiency - Mathematics | 3 credits | |
Interdisciplinary Requirements
Sociology Related Area Electives ASB Elective COM Elective JHR Elective POS Elective PSY Elective SBS Elective SOC Elective 3 credit hours Upper Division Sociology Related Area Electives ASB Elective COM Elective JHR Elective POS Elective PSY Elective SBS Elective SOC Elective Up to 6 credit hours of experiential learning (484/499) may apply toward this requirement. 9 credit hours
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEW 101 or IAS 300 | The ASU New College Experience or Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 1-3 |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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