Sociology & Social Work Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs Offered

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.