Sociology & Social Work Programs Offered
Undergraduate Programs Offered
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
- 4Plus Program - Sociology, B.A./Business Administration MBA
- Criminology and Delinquency Minor
- Pre-Professional Practice in Social Work Minor
- Social Science Research Minor
- Sociology Minor
- Studies in Women and Gender Minor
Pursuing the Sociology Degree in 3
At Hood College, there is a path to earning your Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in only three years. This offers families cost savings and faster entry into the job market. Savings will vary based on number of credits transferred to Hood including AP credits, dual enrollment, or other college courses. Academic advisors will also help students create a 3-year tailored academic plan.
Summer Semester (0)
Elective-Incoming first year students may register for 1 free summer course prior to starting in the fall.
Fall Semester (1)
FYE: First-Year Experience Pt. 1
English Composition (101/102)
Global Language (101)
SOC 101: Principles of Sociology(also counts for Social and Behavioral Sciences HMH Core)
Elective
J-Term Semester (1)
Elective
Spring Semester (1)
FYE: First-Year Experience Pt. 2
Global Language (102)
Elective (Creative and Performing Arts)
Elective (Natural Sciences)
Elective (3-credit)
Elective (1-credit)
Summer Semester (1)
Elective
Elective
Fall Semester (2)
SOC 213: Health, Medicine, and Society (also counts for Holistic Wellness HMH Core)
SOC 215: Social Problems (also counts for Developing Informed Views HMH Core)
SOC 260: Methods for Social Science Research
SOC 263: Grant Writing and Community Based Research
Elective
J-Term Semester (2)
Elective
Spring Semester (2)
SOC 259: Sociological Theory
SOC 261: Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences (also counts for Quantitative Reasoning HMH Core)
SOC/SOSW Elective
Elective
Elective (Humanities)
Elective (1 or 2-credit)
Summer Semester (2)
Elective
Elective
Fall Semester (3)
SOC Elective (300-level SOC)
Elective (Ethics)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
J-Term Semester (3)
Elective
Spring Semester (3)
Life After Hood
SOC Elective (300-level SOC)
SOC 482: Practicum in Social Research
Elective
Elective
Optional: Elective (2-credit, if student enrolls in the lower range of credits during certain semesters)
*Elective course can be bundled to double major and/or earn minors in addition to the Sociology BA.
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