Bachelor of Science in Sociology, BS
This is a sample curriculum plan for the Sociology BS within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major, and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to Advising Contacts for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | How Society Really Works: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| FM | Foundation of Mathematics* | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| SOC 122 | Sociological Communication | 3 |
| SOC 105 or SOC 230 (recommended as prerequisite) | Racism and Antiracism or Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ lab | 3 |
| FH | Foundations of Humanities* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/ lab | 4 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-division SOC Elective | Permission number required. See note below. | 3 |
| FA | Foundations of Art* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 301 | Sociological Theory I | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Elementary Social Statistics | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 302 | Sociological Theory II | 3 |
| SOC 311 | Social Research | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One: SOC 493 Or SOC 496 | Internship Or Independent Study | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 498 (FF) | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 1 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view the prerequisites
- View Sociology BS Degree Plan for specific course requirements and descriptions, including prerequisites.
- Courses to complete before reaching upper division standing (58+ credits):
- SOC 101
- Recommended electives/prerequisites: SOC 230, SOC 105, or GENDER 200
- Permission Numbers: It is common for Sociology majors to take an Upper-division Sociology elective in the second semester of their second year with the permission of their instructor. In this case, email the instructor for the section of the course you intend to register for to request a permission number.
- We recommend discussing goals with an academic advisor and how you can customize needed electives in the Sociology major. Many students select a minor or a certificate(s) to meet electives or complete research and/or assistantships within the Sociology Department itself. Here is how to add a class with a permission number.
- Please view the Boise State University Catalog for a current list of BSU Minors and Certificates
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.