Sociology B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | SOC 381 (4) |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | SOC 101 (3) |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | SOC 480 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | SOC 480 (3) |
| Diversity Proficiency | SOC 101 (3) |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOC 101 – Intro Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 417 – Contemporary Social Theory | 3 |
| SOC 209 – Social Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC 480 – Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| SOC Electives (6) | 18 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- SOC 450 and/or SOC 451 are strongly recommended for students who wish to take internships for credit.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| SOC 101 | Intro Sociology (Social Science, Diversity) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| SOC Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| SOC 417 | Contemporary Social Theory | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 209 | Social Research Methods (Quant. Reasoning) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| SOC 480 | Capstone Seminar (Oral Communication & Intensive Writing II) | 3 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE or SOC Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
