The field of sociology encompasses the study of social life as well as the social causes and consequences of human behavior. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology offers you a broad academic program that can lead you to a variety of careers in sociology.

The BS in Sociology is available completely online - same classes, same faculty, but accessible to you wherever you are in the world. If you are interested in pursuing the online BS in Sociology, learn what it takes to be an online sociology major at Fort Hays State University. Be sure to visit FHSU Online Web site for admissions and tuition information.

Program Summary

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education		34
Required Courses
Sociology Major Core Courses		21
Directed Electives
Upper Division Elective		21
Open Electives 1		44
Total Hours		120

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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education. 

Courses identified with ^GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education		34-35

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Sociology Major Core Courses
SOC 140	Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology GE	3
SOC 145	Cultural Anthropology GE	3
SOC 361	Sociological Theory and Literature	3
SOC 362	Methods of Social Research	3
SOC 470	Grant Writing	3
SOC 472	Social Inequality	3
SOC 621	Advanced Sociological Research	3
Upper Division Elective
Select 21 credit hours from the following:
(Any department course not applied to another requirement) Courses typically applied include:
SOC 310	Gender and Society
SOC 311	Feminist Theory
SOC 320	Sociology Through Cinema
SOC 325	Popular Culture
SOC 333	Global Forces in a Changing World
SOC 335	Changing Faces of Culture
SOC 344	Social Deviance
SOC 348	Topics in Sociology
SOC 350	Family Communication
SOC 352	Stepfamilies
SOC 355	Sociology of Death and Dying
SOC/SOCW 366	Introduction to Addictions
SOC/SOCW 367	Individual Counseling in Addictions
SOC/SOCW 368	Client Management Procedures
SOC/SOCW 369	Pharmacology and High Risk Medical Issues
SOC/SOCW 370	Addictions Counseling with Families
SOC/SOCW 371	Ethics in Addictions Counseling
SOC/SOCW 372	Psychopathology and Addictions
SOC/SOCW 373	Group Counseling with Addiction Populations
SOC 375	Medical Sociology
SOC 376	Diversity in the United States
SOC/SOCW 377	Addictions Practicum I
SOC/SOCW 378	Addictions Practicum II
SOC 384	Social Problems
SOC 388	Sociology of the Family in America
SOC 399	Sociology Elective
SOC 436	Social Demography
SOC 460	Comparative Cultures and Societies
SOC 466	Sociology of Sexual Behavior
SOC 475	Rural and Urban Sociology
SOC 644	Sociology of Aging
SOC 647	Comparative Cultural Anthropology
SOC 664	Social Entrepreneurship and Grassroots Social Action
SOC 671	Program Development and Evaluation
SOC 672	Workshop in Sociology
SOC 674	Independent Study in Sociology
SOC 675	Seminar in Sociology
SOC 676	Apprenticeship in Sociology
SOC 677	Internship in Sociology
SOC 679	Community Theory and Development
SOC 680	Nonprofit Organizations
SOC 681	Non Governmental Org: Global Social Innovation
Total Hours		21

Upper division courses are number 300 and above. When taking 600-level courses undergraduate students are automatically registered as such, while any graduate students are automatically registered for a graduate-level version of the course that contains assignments beyond the undergraduate level.

Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit

Sociology Degree - Addictions Counseling Track

The Sociology Program offers an Addictions Counseling Track for both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts students. This track provides a path to become a licensed addictions counselor in the State of Kansas. Addictions counselors work with individuals and/or groups in a variety of settings, and can provide prevention, recovery and crisis care services.

Program Summary

To earn the Sociology - Addictions Counseling Track Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Arts degree, you will complete the requirements for the BS/BA in Sociology degree.  The 30 hours of addictions counseling track courses will count as the 21 hours of upper- level sociology courses (BS degree), and as 9 hours of open electives.  This leaves 35 hours of open electives.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Addiction Counseling Track
SOC 366	Introduction to Addictions	3
SOC 367	Individual Counseling in Addictions	3
SOC 368	Client Management Procedures	3
SOC 369	Pharmacology and High Risk Medical Issues	3
SOC 370	Addictions Counseling with Families	3
SOC 371	Ethics in Addictions Counseling	3
SOC 372	Psychopathology and Addictions	3
SOC 373	Group Counseling with Addiction Populations	3
SOC 377	Addictions Practicum I	3
SOC 378	Addictions Practicum II	3
Total Hours		30

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area		3
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
COMM 100	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
UNIV 101	Freshman Seminar	1
SOC 140	Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology	3
	Hours	13
Spring
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development		3
SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area		4
ENG 102	English Composition II	3
SOC 145	Cultural Anthropology	3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area		3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area		3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking		3
SOC 472	Social Inequality	3
SOC 470	Grant Writing	3
	Hours	15
Spring
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area		3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area		3
Directed Electives		3
Directed Electives		3
Open Electives		4
	Hours	16
Third Year
Fall
SOC 362	Methods of Social Research	3
SOC 361	Sociological Theory and Literature	3
Directed Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	15
Spring
SOC 621	Advanced Sociological Research	3
Directed Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
Directed Electives		3
Directed Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	15
Spring
Directed Electives		3
Directed Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	120

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.