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Sociology (Arts & Science)

Department contact:
312 Middlebush Hall
573-882-8331

Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Minor in Sociology

Overview:
Sociology in its simplest form is the study of society and social behavior. Sociology provides a systematic understanding of societies, the organization of social life and the ongoing processes within social structures.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:
Any student may declare a major in Sociology. Students must complete College Algebra and English 1000 with a C- or above and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to complete a graduation plan with the College of Arts & Science.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0

Specifically required non-major courses for the BA degree:
None other then those required for Arts & Science Foundation requirements.

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Sociology 1000: Introduction to Sociology, Sociology 2220: Social Inequalities

Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/ARTSCI_sociology06.pdf

Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Anthropology, Anthropology, History, History, Psychological Sciences

Department Website:
http://sociology.missouri.edu/

These majors are tied to the 2006-2008 catalog.