Sample Curriculum, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Specialization in Employment Relations
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology (BSS, ERGU)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
(3) Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
16 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) SOC Elective
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) SOC Elective
(3) Life, Physical or Social Science with a lab (EL)
(3) QR 101, MATH 150 or Higher
(3) Minor Elective
(3) Minor Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) SOC 304 Race Relations (BSS) or SOC 308 Women, Gender, & Society (BSS) (recommended)
(3) SOC Elective
(3) Minor Elective
(3) Heath Experience (EH)
(3) Life, Physical or Social Science with a lab (EL)
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) SOC 301 Survey of Theory (BSS)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(3) Minor Elective
(3) Minor Elective
(3) Experience Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) SOC 302 Social Research Methods (BICS)
(3) SOC 303 Statistics with Computer Apps (SS)
(3) Minor Elective
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) SOC 338 Industry & Society
(3) SOC 431 Employment & Workplace Change
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) SOC Elective
(3) SOC 433 Internship in Sociology
(3) Elective
(3) Elective
(2) Elective
14 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts may do so by adding one year of the same foreign language, as well as four additional courses in fine and performing arts or humanities.
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
