Sociology | Bachelor of Arts: Sociology (Gender and Sexuality Studies)
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Gender and Sexuality Studies) at Fort Hays State University offers a multidisciplinary education that enables students to explore how social structures, institutions, and cultural beliefs shape personal identity and the self. The programs emphasize the impact of gender and sexuality across individual experiences, organizations, and global systems.
Through a comprehensive curriculum in sociological theory, feminist thought, and research design, students gain the analytical skills needed to examine the intersections of identity, values, and systemic practices. The programs also provide focused training in grant writing and research presentation, equipping graduates with the tools to apply sociological principles in professional settings and to pursue advanced studies or human-centered careers.
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| Sociology Major Core | 21 | |
| Concentration Course | 15 | |
| Directed Electives | 6 | |
| Open Electives | 34 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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 university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
Effective in Fall 2025 the math pathway course identified below is required for this degree.
The General Education Math Pathways course identified for this major is MATH 250 Elements of Statistics . All students pursuing this degree program will be required to complete this course or the corequisite support course. Students who place into a higher level math course may be able to satisfy this requirement; consult with your Academic Advisor for additional information.
Placement measures for MATH 250 Elements of Statistics include:
- Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
- Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
- ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
- Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
- HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
- Institutional Measure
Students who do not meet any of the placement measures listed above will need to register for the corequisite support course: MATH 245 Elements of Statistics with Review. Credit for the corequisite support course will satisfy any requirement for the pathway course listed above.
BA Language Requirement
All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. These classes total 10 hours at FHSU. Courses accepted in transfer must be a minimum of 8 credit hours and determined to be equivalent to the FHSU sequence or additional credit hours must be taken. Students taking beginning Spanish or French classes may be able to apply the first class to the Arts and Humanities area of the general education requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology Major Core Courses | ||
| SOC 140 | Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 145 | Cultural Anthropology | 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 |
| Major Concentration Courses | ||
| SOC 310 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SOC 311 | Feminist Theory | 3 |
| SOC 312 | Masculinities | 3 |
| SOC 466 | Sociology of Sexualities | 3 |
| SOC 615 | Gender Research and Methods | 3 |
| Directed Electives | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Communication and Gender | ||
| Gender, Race, and Inequality in CJ | ||
| Women and Crime | ||
| Studies in World Literature | ||
| LGBTQ World History | ||
| History of Sexuality in America | ||
| Topics in History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| Women and Leadership | ||
| Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement | ||
| Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language | ||
| 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 | ||