Sociology Transfer Pathway

Seamlessly begin working toward your bachelor's degree with the Sociology transfer pathway. As a Sociology major at MSUM, you will gain an understanding of society and human behavior, encouraging you to expand your thinking and transform the social world.

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 120 Social Psychology 3
SOC 210* Social Problems 3
Sociology Elective** Consult with your MSUM advisor 6
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the 2-yr college, an additional elective may be taken instead.
  • **Elective courses should be taken at the 300 or 400 level, if possible to fulfill the 40 upper division credit requirement.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 350 Methods and Statistics for Social Research 4
Sociology Elective** Consult with your MSUM advisor 5
WI Elective* Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *An elective that is a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher is required.
  • **Elective courses should be taken at the 300 or 400 level if possible to fulfill the 40 upper division credit requirement.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 302 Social Theory 3
SOC 310 Dominant - Subordinate Group Relations 3
SOC 351
OR
Quantitative Methods (WI)
OR
3
SOC 352 Qualitative Research Methods (WI) 3
Sociology Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 450 Senior Seminar in Sociology 3
Sociology Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective* Consult with your MSUM advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BA

Degree: Sociology

Total Credits: 60

Electives may be used to earn a minor.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.