Sociology (B.A.) Articulation with Ivy Tech Community College, Requirements & 2-Yr Plan

Program Requirements

1. Completion of the A.A. degree in Liberal Arts with specified courses from Ivy Tech Community College.
2. Student earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and earned a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
3. Student admitted to PFW.
4. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- or better in all SOC courses for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
5. All students in the Sociology (B.A.)  program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
6. Students are recommended to work closely with Sociology’s lead advisor and the College of Liberal Art’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.  

College of Liberal Arts Courses (12 credits)

Use link to find courses and stipulations:  College of Liberal Arts Thematic Requirements  

• IDIS 10605 - Introduction To The Liberal Arts Cr. 3.
• COLA Thematic B course - Conflict and Cooperation  Cr. 3. – take as SOC 31300 Religion and Society
• COLA Thematic D course - Regional/Geographic Study  Cr. 3. – take as SOC 21001 Modern Japanese Society
• COLA Thematic E course - Digital Humanities/Public Humanities  Cr. 3.

Sociology Courses (24-25 Credits)

• ANTH 10005 - Anthropology And Sociology Student Success Seminar Cr. 1.  (optional)
• SOC 34001 - Social Theory Cr. 3.
• SOC 34002 - Contemporary Social Theory Cr. 3.
• SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3.
• SOC 47000 - Senior Seminar Cr. 3.
• SOC elective  300-400 elective in Sociology Cr. 3.
• SOC elective  300-400 elective in Sociology Cr. 3.
• SOC elective  300-400 elective in Sociology Cr. 3.
• SOC elective  300-400 elective in Sociology Cr. 3.

Supporting & Elective Courses (24 credits)

• General Education C.8 Capstone course Cr. 3.
• Complete seven (7) courses for a Minor or Free Electives Cr. 21

2-Year Plan

This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums. 

Fall 3rd Year:

• ANTH 10005 - Anthropology And Sociology Student Success Seminar Cr. 1.  (optional)
• IDIS 10605 - Introduction To The Liberal Arts Cr. 3.
• SOC 31300 - Religion And Society Cr. 3.  (COLA Thematic Area B)
• SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.

Spring 3rd Year:

• SOC 34002 - Contemporary Social Theory Cr. 3.
• Sociology elective course at the 3000-4000 level  Cr. 3.
• Sociology elective course at the 3000-4000 level  Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.

Fall 4th Year:

• SOC 21001 - Modern Japanese Society Cr. 3.  (COLA Thematic Area D)
• SOC 34001 - Social Theory Cr. 3.
• Sociology elective course at the 3000-4000 level  Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.

Spring 4th Year:

• SOC 47000 - Senior Seminar Cr. 3.
• Sociology elective course at the 3000-4000 level  Cr. 3.
• COLA Thematic Area E  Cr. 3.
• General Education C.8 Capstone Cr. 3.
• Elective or minor course  Cr. 3.

Total Program Credits (AA+BA): 120