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Sociology, BA

Shaw University · Raleigh, NC

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
121
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199643
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199643_c9f6237e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Core Requirements

66 items
  1. Reasoning and Discourse - 12 Credits English (9)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. ENG 111
    College English and Composition
    As published: “College English and Composition (3)”
    3
  3. ENG 112
    College Composition and Rhetoric
    As published: “College Composition and Rhetoric (3)”
    3
  4. ENG 213
    College Composition and Literature
    As published: “College Composition and Literature (3)”
    3
  5. ENG 214
    American Literature PRE-1865
    As published: “American Literature PRE-1865 (3)”
    3
  6. ENG 216
    American Literature POST-1865
    As published: “American Literature POST-1865 (3)”
    3
  7. ENG 220
    British Literature PRE-1800
    As published: “British Literature PRE-1800 (3)”
    3
  8. ENG 222
    British Literature POST-1800
    As published: “British Literature POST-1800 (3)”
    3
  9. and
    Not resolved to a course
  10. COM 210
    Public Speaking
    As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
    3
  11. Computational Reasoning - 6 Credits Mathematics (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  12. MAT 111
    General Mathematics - I
    As published: “General Mathematics - I (3)”
    3
  13. MAT 112
    General Mathematics - II
    As published: “General Mathematics - II (3)”
    3
  14. MAT 113
    Intermediate Algebra
    As published: “Intermediate Algebra (3)”
    3
  15. MAT 115
    Precalculus
    As published: “Precalculus (4)”
    4
  16. MAT 120
    Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
    As published: “Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3)”
    3
  17. MAT 121
    Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
    As published: “Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)”
    3
  18. and
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Technology: Choose one (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  20. CIS 101
    Concepts of the Computer
    As published: “Concepts of the Computer (3)”
    or: EDU 101 Basic Instructional Technology (3)
    3
  21. * Only Education majors may take EDU 101.
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Historical, Civic, Social and Ethical Perspectives - 6 Credits Historical, Civic and Social Perspectives from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  23. HIS 115
    Intro to World Civilization
    As published: “Intro to World Civilization (3)”
    3
  24. HIS 203
    African American History Pre-1877
    As published: “African American History Pre-1877 (3)”
    3
  25. HIS 204
    African American History Post-1877
    As published: “African American History Post-1877 (3)”
    3
  26. HIS 276
    American History PRE-1865
    As published: “American History PRE-1865 (3)”
    3
  27. HIS 278
    American History POST-1865
    As published: “American History POST-1865 (3)”
    3
  28. INT 252
    International Relations
    As published: “International Relations (3)”
    3
  29. POL 150
    Introduction to Political Science
    As published: “Introduction to Political Science (3)”
    3
  30. POL 201
    U.S. Government
    As published: “U.S. Government (3)”
    3
  31. POL 230
    American State and Local Government
    As published: “American State and Local Government (3)”
    3
  32. SOW 210
    Introduction To Social Work
    As published: “Introduction To Social Work (3)”
    3
  33. CRJ 201
    Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3)”
    3
  34. PSY 201
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
    3
  35. SOC 211
    Introduction to Sociology
    As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
    3
  36. and
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Ethical Perspectives List (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  38. ETH 215
    Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility
    As published: “Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility (3)”
    3
  39. Foundational Humanities and Global Perspectives - 7 credits Foundational Studies - 1 credit
    Not resolved to a course
  40. OAS 100
    College Success
    As published: “College Success (1)”
    1
  41. OAS 101
    Transfer Student Success
    As published: “Transfer Student Success (1)”
    1
  42. OAS 102
    Adult Education Success
    As published: “Adult Education Success (1)”
    1
  43. OAS 103
    Strategies for Academic Success
    As published: “Strategies for Academic Success (2)”
    2
  44. Humanities Elective from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  45. HUM 201
    Introduction to African-American Humanities
    As published: “Introduction to African-American Humanities (3)”
    3
  46. HUM 210
    A Survey of the Arts
    As published: “A Survey of the Arts (3)”
    3
  47. MUS 225
    Music Appreciation
    As published: “Music Appreciation (3)”
    3
  48. MUS 227
    African American Music
    As published: “African American Music (3)”
    3
  49. ENG 211
    Introduction to World Literature
    As published: “Introduction to World Literature (3)”
    3
  50. Global Perspectives from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  51. REL 225
    Introduction to Religion
    As published: “Introduction to Religion (3)”
    3
  52. REL 234
    World Religions
    As published: “World Religions (3)”
    3
  53. REL 235
    Bible
    As published: “Bible (3)”
    3
  54. REL 295
    African American Religion
    As published: “African American Religion (3)”
    3
  55. Natural and Physical Science Perspectives - 3 credits Science from the following list
    Not resolved to a course
  56. BIO 111
    Introduction to Biological Science
    As published: “Introduction to Biological Science (3)”
    3
  57. BIO 112
    General Biology
    As published: “General Biology (3)”
    3
  58. BIO 113
    General Biology Laboratory
    As published: “General Biology Laboratory (1)”
    3
  59. BIO 114
    Principles of Biology I
    As published: “Principles of Biology I (3)”
    3
  60. BIO 115
    Principles of Biology I Laboratory
    As published: “Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1)”
    3
  61. * Biology majors should enroll in BIO-114/115 (4)
    Not resolved to a course
  62. CHE 112
    Principles of Chemistry
    As published: “Principles of Chemistry (3)”
    3
  63. CHE 122
    Principles of Chemistry Lab
    As published: “Principles of Chemistry Lab (1)”
    3
  64. PHY 112
    Introduction to Physical Science
    As published: “Introduction to Physical Science (3)”
    3
  65. Total General Education Requirement - 34 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  66. NOTE: Meet with your academic advisor to discuss the 4-year suggested sequence of courses to meet the 120-credit graduation minimum requirement FOR YOUR MAJOR.
    Not resolved to a course

Major Courses

17 items
  1. SOC 202
    Introduction to Gerontology
    As published: “Introduction to Gerontology (3)”
    3
  2. SOC 211
    Introduction to Sociology
    As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
    3
  3. SOC 215
    Marriage and Family
    As published: “Marriage and Family (3)”
    3
  4. SOC 300
    Social Problems
    As published: “Social Problems (3)”
    3
  5. SOC 308
    Social Change
    As published: “Social Change (3)”
    3
  6. SOC 312
    Social Stratification
    As published: “Social Stratification (3)”
    3
  7. SOC 315
    Race and Ethnic Relations
    As published: “Race and Ethnic Relations (3)”
    3
  8. SOC 335
    The Sociology of African-Americans
    As published: “The Sociology of African-Americans (3)”
    3
  9. SOC 341
    Social Psychology
    As published: “Social Psychology (3)”
    3
  10. SOC 344
    History of Sociology
    As published: “History of Sociology (3)”
    3
  11. SOC 450
    Sociological Theory
    As published: “Sociological Theory (3)”
    3
  12. SOC 491
    Seminar in Sociology
    As published: “Seminar in Sociology (3)”
    3
  13. SSC 200
    Elementary Statistics
    As published: “Elementary Statistics (3)”
    3
  14. SSC 322
    Introduction to Research
    As published: “Introduction to Research (3)”
    3
  15. SOW 210
    Introduction To Social Work
    As published: “Introduction To Social Work (3)”
    3
  16. PSY 201
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
    3
  17. CRJ 200
    Introduction to Criminal Justice
    As published: “Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)”
    3

Elective Courses

1 item
  1. Electives (10-11 courses/30-33 hours)
    Not resolved to a course

Four-Year Course Distribution Plan

0 items

    Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Suggested Sequence of Courses

    0 items

      Freshman Year

      0 items

        Requirements

        7 items
        1. BIO 111
          Introduction to Biological Science
          As published: “Introduction to Biological Science (3)”
          3
        2. or other Natural Science Elective
          Not resolved to a course
        3. CIS 101
          Concepts of the Computer
          As published: “Concepts of the Computer (3)”
          3
        4. HPE 101
          Foundations of Health
          As published: “Foundations of Health (3)”
          3
        5. MAT 111
          General Mathematics - I
          As published: “General Mathematics - I (3)”
          3
        6. OAS 100
          College Success
          As published: “College Success (1)”
          or: OAS 101 Transfer Student Success (1)
          or: OAS 102 Adult Education Success (1)
          1
        7. Elective (3)
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        6 items
        1. ENG 111
          College English and Composition
          As published: “College English and Composition (3)”
          3
        2. MAT 112
          General Mathematics - II
          As published: “General Mathematics - II (3)”
          3
        3. HIS 115
          Intro to World Civilization
          As published: “Intro to World Civilization (3)”
          or: POL 150 Introduction to Political Science (3)
          3
        4. REL 225
          Introduction to Religion
          As published: “Introduction to Religion (3)”
          3
        5. or other Religious, Philospical or Ethical Perspectives Elective
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Elective (3)
          Not resolved to a course

        Sophomore Year

        0 items

          Requirements

          5 items
          1. CRJ 200
            Introduction to Criminal Justice
            As published: “Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)”
            3
          2. ENG 112
            College Composition and Rhetoric
            As published: “College Composition and Rhetoric (3)”
            3
          3. PSY 201
            Introduction to Psychology
            As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
            3
          4. SOC 211
            Introduction to Sociology
            As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
            3
          5. Elective (3)
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          6 items
          1. COM 210
            Public Speaking
            As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
            3
          2. ENG 213
            College Composition and Literature
            As published: “College Composition and Literature (3)”
            3
          3. HUM 201
            Introduction to African-American Humanities
            As published: “Introduction to African-American Humanities (3)”
            3
          4. or other Humanities Elective
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Elective (3)
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Elective (3)
            Not resolved to a course

          Junior Year

          0 items

            Requirements

            5 items
            1. SOC 202
              Introduction to Gerontology
              As published: “Introduction to Gerontology (3)”
              3
            2. SOC 300
              Social Problems
              As published: “Social Problems (3)”
              3
            3. SSC 200
              Elementary Statistics
              As published: “Elementary Statistics (3)”
              3
            4. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            5 items
            1. SOC 215
              Marriage and Family
              As published: “Marriage and Family (3)”
              3
            2. SOC 335
              The Sociology of African-Americans
              As published: “The Sociology of African-Americans (3)”
              3
            3. SOW 210
              Introduction To Social Work
              As published: “Introduction To Social Work (3)”
              3
            4. SSC 322
              Introduction to Research
              As published: “Introduction to Research (3)”
              3
            5. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course

            Senior Year

            0 items

              Requirements

              5 items
              1. SOC 312
                Social Stratification
                As published: “Social Stratification (3)”
                3
              2. SOC 315
                Race and Ethnic Relations
                As published: “Race and Ethnic Relations (3)”
                3
              3. SOC 344
                History of Sociology
                As published: “History of Sociology (3)”
                3
              4. Elective (3)
                Not resolved to a course
              5. Elective (3)
                Not resolved to a course

              Requirements

              5 items
              1. SOC 308
                Social Change
                As published: “Social Change (3)”
                3
              2. SOC 341
                Social Psychology
                As published: “Social Psychology (3)”
                3
              3. SOC 450
                Sociological Theory
                As published: “Sociological Theory (3)”
                3
              4. SOC 491
                Seminar in Sociology
                As published: “Seminar in Sociology (3)”
                3
              5. Elective (3)
                Not resolved to a course
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