University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Major in Sociology for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| SOC-100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-105 | Social Inequalities And Social Change | 3 |
| SOC-335 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC-337 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC-339 | Introduction To Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC-342 | Sociology Internship Seminar 1 | 3 |
| or SOC-351 | Senior Seminar In Sociology | |
| SOC-346A | Writing Intensive Program: Critical Writing For Sociology | 3 |
| Electives in Sociology 2 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
| 1 | SOC-342 is Spring Semester and can be taken with SOC-345 for a total of 6 credits; SOC-351 is Fall Semester. |
| 2 | Students should consult with their advisor to select electives that will best suit their academic and career goals. Students may substitute 1 cognate course outside of Sociology for an elective course with the approval of the Department Chair. |
This sample curricular map is provided to guide full-time, first year students in planning for their major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your academic advisor. Part-time and transfer students should consult with an academic advisor to develop curricular plans to accommodate their needs. For specific recommendations of courses not identified, please consult your academic advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| SOC-100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing I | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| SOC-105 | Social Inequalities And Social Change | 3 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| SOC-337 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| SOC-346A | Writing Intensive Program: Critical Writing For Sociology | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| SOC-335 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| SOC-339 | Introduction To Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| SOC-351 | Senior Seminar In Sociology | 3 |
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| SOC Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours: | 121 | |