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Degree Requirements
This web page contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program (Click here to view printed catalogs). Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.
In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation (Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation).
| Requirements for a Major in Sociology, B.A. |
(42) |
| All tracks require the following core courses: |
15 |
| SO 120 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SO 320W |
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The Sociological Tradition: Theories in Context |
3 |
| SO 337 |
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Social Research |
3 |
| SO 338 |
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Statistical Analysis in Sociology |
3 |
| SO 478 |
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Contemporary Sociology: Perspectives and Practice |
3 |
| Track I: Social and Cultural Analysis |
(42) |
| Required core courses |
15 |
| Six credits in analysis of social institutions and communities: |
6 |
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SO 220
SO 243
SO 271
SO 311
SO 365
SO 430 |
Race and Ethnicity
Marriage, Sex and Gender
Introduction to Social Welfare
Families and Society
Cities and Urban Life
Sports and Society |
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| Six credits in analysis of social processes: |
6 |
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SO 275
SO 283
SO 305
SO 370
SO 425 |
Population, Environment and Society
Deviance, Crime, and Criminal Justice
Social Stratification: Power, Prestige and Wealth
Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
Making Change: Social Intervention Strategies |
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| Six credits in cross-cultural analysis: |
6 |
| Participation in a cross-cultural learning program is strongly recommended, including such choices as: |
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Central America Study Program (12 credits) |
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SO 324
PO 341
PY 345 |
Peoples and Cultures of the Holy Land: Past and Present
Contemporary South Africa Study Program
Religion, Peace and Conflict Study Program in Northern Ireland
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Other department-approved experiences in cross-cultural learning: |
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SO 200
SO 238
SO 307 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Sociology of Middle-Eastern Society
Latin American Politics |
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| Nine approved sociology credits |
9 |
| Track II: Social Service and Community Action |
(42) |
| Required core courses |
15 |
| SO 271 |
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Introduction to Social Welfare |
3 |
| SO 368 |
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The Helping Process in Social Services |
3 |
| SO 425 |
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Making Change: Social Intervention Strategies |
3 |
| SO 475 |
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Sociology Practicum |
3 |
| Twelve credits from the following: |
12 |
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SO 220
SO 243
SO 283
SO 305
SO 311
SO 365
SO 370 |
Race and Ethnicity
Marriage, Sex and Gender
Deviance, Crime and Criminal Justice
Social Stratification: Power, Prestige and Wealth
Families and Society
Cities and Urban Life
Delinquency and Juvenile Justice |
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| Three approved sociology credits |
3 |
| Track III: Criminal Justice |
(42) |
| Required core courses |
15 |
| SO 220 |
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Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
| PO 223 |
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Law and Society |
3 |
| SO 283 |
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Deviance, Crime, and Criminal Justice |
3 |
| SO 370 |
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Delinquency and Juvenile Justice |
3 |
| SO 475 |
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Sociology Practicum |
3 |
| Nine credits from the following: |
9 |
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SO 271
SO 305
SO 311
SO 365
SO 368
SO 425 |
Introduction to Social Welfare
Social Stratification: Power, Prestige and Wealth
Families and Society
Cities and Urban Life
The Helping Process in Social Services
Making Change: Social Intervention Strategies |
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| Three approved sociology credits |
3 |
| Note: One writing-intensive course is required. |
| Requirements for a Minor in Sociology |
(15) |
| SO 120 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Four additional courses in sociology chosen in consultation with a sociology advisor |
12 |
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