Sociology and Anthropology Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements: SOAN 111 Introduction to Sociology OR SOAN 121 Introduction to Anthropology with grade of C or better and 36 college credits completed
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOAN 111 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| or SOAN 121 | Introduction to Anthropology | |
| MATH 124 | Probability and Statistical Inference | 4 |
| or PSYC 221 | Applied Behavioral Statistics | |
| SOAN 304 | Social Theory | 4 |
| SOAN 306 | Qualitative Research in Action: Methods in the Real World | 4 |
| SOAN 379B | Quantitative Research in Action: Methods in the Real World | 4 |
| SOAN 396 | Sociology Capstone | 4 |
| SOAN Electives | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| INTG 100 or INTG 205 |
Learning Foundations (LF) or Transfer Seminar |
4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (NW) | 4 | |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOAN 111 or SOAN 121 |
Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Anthropology |
4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| MATH 124 | Probability and Statistical Inference | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SOAN 306 | Qualitative Research in Action: Methods in the Real World | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (AR/AE) | 4 | |
| SOAN elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOAN 379B | Quantitative Research in Action: Methods in the Real World | 4 |
| SOAN elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (SW) 1 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Study Abroad with EX, GL, HE, AE | 16 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOAN 304 | Social Theory | 4 |
| SOAN Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SOAN 396 | Sociology Capstone | 4 |
| SOAN Elective | 4 | |
| Theological Integrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| SOAN Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
- 1
One of these two should have a thematic encounter
- 2
If a student has not taken a CSDS, look for a SOAN 300-level elective with that designation.
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
The standard requirements for the Sociology and Anthropology major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, CI, QR, SW, WR. Depending on elective course selection, it may also fulfill CS, BN, GL, EX and 1 to 3 Themes. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025