Academic Catalog
Sociology (B.A.) 2023-2024 Catalog Year
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Justice Studies
Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/js/sociologyba/
(239) 590-7196
(239) 590-7196
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be effective agents for change in society; to contribute positively to the quality of life; and to be globally aware. Beyond studying inherently interesting subject matter - groups, organizations, social relationships, and cultural change - a student majoring in Sociology will develop skills in effective writing, problem-solving, data analysis, teamwork, research design and execution, critical thinking, and oral communication.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Attend an orientation session.
- Sign an Advising Agreement document.
In addition to the program requirements, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 48 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000-4999 level).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
- Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
- Satisfy the Service Learning requirement. See: https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/servicelearning/.
- Satisfy Civic Literacy requirement.
- Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits must be completed at FGCU.
- Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
- Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
Program Requirements
- FGCU General Education Program (https://www.fgcu.edu/academics/undergraduatestudies/generaleducation/)
To prevent or minimize excess hours, select general education courses that satisfy common prerequisite requirements for your intended major. - Common Prerequisites
A minimum grade of C is required in each course
FGCU Course: Any 6 credits of lower division (1000-2999 level) courses with the prefix of SYA, SYD, SYG, SYO or SYP
Acceptable Course: SYAX000-X999 or SYDX000-X999 or SYGX000-X999 or SYOX000-X999 or SYPX000-X999 - Required Courses in the Major (9 credits)
A minimum grade of C is required in each course
SYA 3010 Sociological Theory (3)
SYA 4935 Senior Capstone (3)
SYG 2000 Intro to Sociology (3) - Restricted Electives in the Major (21 credits)
A minimum grade of C is required in each course
Select one of the following:
SYA 3300 Social Research Methods (3)
SYA 3310 Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Select 18 credits from the following:
Any upper division (3000-4999 level) course with the prefix of SYA, SYD, SYG, SYO, SYP (3)*
*Courses used to satisfy one restricted elective category cannot be used to satisfy another restricted elective category. - University Requirements (3 credits)
IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3) - Additional Electives - as needed to reach total credits required for the degree
Total Credits Required: 120
