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The Department of Sociology offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) undergraduate degrees in sociology. The primary difference is that the BA requires four semesters of a foreign language, while the BS degree replaces those hours with additional science and math electives. In either degree program students chose from among four areas of concentration. The requirements for students enrolled under the 1999-2000 catalog or later are listed below. Students enrolled under an earlier or later catalog should follow the curriculum listed in that document.

All students, no matter which concentration they choose, must fulfill the Clemson University general education requirements.
They must also take three core sociology courses, one stratification course, and one cultural awareness course.

CORE SOCIOLOGY COURSES:  All of the following:

• SOC 201 (Introduction to Sociology)
• SOC 404 (Social Theory)
• SOC 303 (Research Methods).

• SOC 460 (Race, Ethnicity and Class) or SOC 461 (Sex Roles)

• SOC 433 (Globalization and Social Change) or ANTH 301 (Cultural Anthropology)

In addition, all majors must take specific courses related to their area of concentration.

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS:  The following links provide specific information about the requirements for each of the Sociology concentrations:

General Sociology
Criminal Justice
Social Services
Community Studies

To learn more about the Undergraduate Program, contact Professor Kinly Sturkie at  dkstr@clemson.edu.