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

Program Requirements

Completion of the A.A. degree with specific courses from Northwest State Community College.
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.
Student admitted to PFW.
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.
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.
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: Credits 9

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

IDIS 10605 - Introduction To The Liberal Arts Cr. 3.
COLA Thematic A course - Gender, Sexuality, Race, and/or Ethnicity Cr. 3.
COLA Thematic B course - Conflict and Cooperation Cr. 3.

Supporting Courses (15 credits)

SPAN 20301 - Second Year Spanish I Cr. 3.
SPAN 20401 - Second Year Spanish II Cr. 3.
General Education C.8 Capstone course Cr. 3.
Elective or minor requirement Cr. 3.
Elective or minor requirement Cr. 3.

Sociology Courses:

Core Courses: Credits 15-16

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 35202 - Methods Of Social Research Cr. 3.
SOC 47000 - Senior Seminar Cr. 3.
Choose one statistics course from the following list:
CRIM 30000 - Statistical Techniques Cr. 3.
ECON 27000 - Introduction To Statistical Theory In Economics And Business I Cr. 3.
PSY 20100 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3.
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods Cr. 3.

Elective Courses: Credits 18

Two (2) courses can be at 2000+ level and four (4) courses must be at the 3000+ level. Select courses from the following list:

SOC 20100 - Sociology Of Serial Killing Cr. 3.
SOC 20900 - Community And The Built Environment Cr. 3.
SOC 21001 - Modern Japanese Society Cr. 3.
SOC 21201 - Race, Religion, And Social Cohesion Cr. 3.
SOC 22500 - Violence Cr. 3.
SOC 25000 - Personal Life, Intimacy, And The Risk Society Cr. 3.
SOC 29500 - Selected Topics in Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC 30000 - Race And Ethnic Relations Cr. 3.
SOC 31201 - Education And Society Cr. 3.
SOC 31300 - Religion And Society Cr. 3.
SOC 31401 - Social Aspects Of Health And Medicine Cr. 3.
SOC 31601 - The Family Cr. 3.
SOC 31701 - Social Stratification Cr. 3.
SOC 32001 - Deviant Behavior And Social Control Cr. 3.
SOC 32501 - Criminology Cr. 3.
SOC 33201 - Sociology Of Development Cr. 3.
SOC 39800 - Internship In Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC 43001 - Environmental Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC 49400 - Field Experience In Sociology Cr. 1-6.
SOC 49500 - Individual Readings In Sociology Cr. 1-6.

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 34001 - Social Theory Cr. 3.
SOC 35202 - Methods Of Social Research Cr. 3.
COLA Thematic A course Cr. 3.
SPAN 20301 - Second Year Spanish I Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15-16

Spring 3rd Year:

SOC 34002 - Contemporary Social Theory Cr. 3.
SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3. (or other approved course in statistics; see list above)
SPAN 20401 - Second Year Spanish II Cr. 3.
SOC 2000+ level course Cr. 3.
SOC 3000+ level course Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Fall 4th Year:

COLA Thematic B course Cr. 3.
SOC 3000+ level course Cr. 3.
SOC 3000+ level course Cr. 3.
SOC 3000+ level course Cr. 3.
Elective or minor requirement Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Spring 4th Year:

SOC 47000 - Senior Seminar Cr. 3.
General Education C.8 Capstone course Cr. 3.
SOC 3000+ level course Cr. 3.
Elective or minor requirement Cr. 3.
Elective or minor requirement Cr. 3.

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

Program Requirements

College of Liberal Arts Courses: Credits 9

Supporting Courses (15 credits)

Sociology Courses:

Core Courses: Credits 15-16

Elective Courses: Credits 18

2-Year Plan

Fall 3rd Year:

Total Credits: 15-16

Spring 3rd Year:

Total Credits: 15

Fall 4th Year:

Total Credits: 15

Spring 4th Year:

Total Credits: 15

Total Program Credits (AA+BA): 120