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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Overview of Courses

Loyola's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. In addition to our foundational sociology core, theory, and research methodology, you will complete a sociology research project and internship and choose electives to tailor the program to your interests. 

Sociology major core courses (36 credits): 

  • Either SOCI A100 Intro to Sociology or SOCI X232 Social Problems
  • SOCI X241 Development of Social Thought (Fall)
  • SOCI A335 Research Methods & Techniques (Fall) 
  • SOCI A338 Research Methods & Techniques Lab (1 cr) 
  • SOCI A336 Social Statistics (Spring) 
  • SOCI A339 Social Statistics Lab (1 cr) 
  • SOCI A345 Social Theory (Spring) 
  • SOCI A480 Senior Capstone
  • SOCI A481 Research Project (1 cr) 
  • Sociology Major Electives: 15 credit hours (five courses) selected in consultation with your advisor.

Sociology Course Information

Students can view the full listing of required courses for the Sociology major on the bulletin: 

University Honors Curriculum