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image 1Department of Sociology

B.A. in Sociology Plan of Study

To major in sociology, students must complete a total of 38 credits in required and elective courses.

Course Sequence
Students are advised to complete the required courses before taking electives in order to better understand the theoretical and methodological approach to studying sociology.
  • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology is a prerequisite for other sociology courses and should be taken first
  • Students should take SOC 200 Quantitative Research Methods and SOC 202 Development of Social Thought no later than the spring term of their junior year
  • Students should take SOC 201 Qualitative Research Methods and SOC 203 Contemporary Sociological Theories during the fall semester of their senior (or junior) year.

STEP students may seek an exemption for SOC 200 Quantitative Research Methods.

Required Courses (38 credits)
Course # Course Title
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 105 Culture and Society
SOC 200 Quantitative Research Methods
SOC 201 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC 202 Development of Social Thought
SOC 203 Contemporary Sociological Theories


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Department of Sociology
Blodgett Hall Room 102
Adelphi University
P.O. BOX 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
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