Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (B.A.)
requirements for the B.A. degree
You can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology on campus or entirely online. In addition to core undergraduate requirements, you'll complete 19 hours of required courses and 15 to 29 hours of electives for the major.
Required Courses
- SOC 1001 Introduction to Sociology -- 3 hours
- SOC 3001 Urban Sociology -- 3 hours
- SOC 3111 Introduction to Research Methods*-- 3 hours
- SOC 3121 Introduction to Statistics*-- 4 hours
- SOC 4150 History of Sociological theory*-- 3 hours
- SOC 4160 Contemporary Sociological Theory*-- 3 hours
*Must be taken from the UC Denver campus faculty.
Elective Courses
You also choose 15 to 29 elective course credit hours from the Sociology Department. You must complete all electives with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. At least 16 of the 34 total semester hours (but not over 48) required for the major must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Can I take General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and have them apply to my Sociology Core requirements?
Yes, but you must total 120 credit hours. All credit hours taken through the the Sociology Department don't add to your total 120 tally of credits, more than once.The good news is, you free up your elective credits for a minor in Political Science or Ethnic Studies, for example.
When should I contact an advisor about choosing courses in the Sociology department?
All new and returning students should contact their department advisor during the first semester they enroll at UC Denver. Whenever you may need advising feel free to call or send us an e-mail. We are here to help make your undergraduate experience as easy and pleasant as possible.
