Sociology is an extensive field of study that can lead to career possibilities in politics, education, criminology, business, health care, and social work.
Example Career Paths
Career Opportunities: Government
Career Opportunities: Community
*May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
Abuse/Addiction/Rehab Counselor*
Adoption Counselor
Career Counselor
Child and Youth Worker
Health Care Administrator
Housing Support Worker
Public Health Inspector
Recreation Coordinator
Refugee Services Coordinator
Social Case Worker
Urban/Regional Planner*
Volunteer Manager
Youth Outreach Worker
Career Opportunities: Education
*May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
Career Opportunities: Business
*May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
Career Opportunities: Research
*May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
Career Opportunities: Corrections/Law/Courts
*May require additional certification(s) and/or advanced level degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology requires 120 semester hours to complete. In addition to general studies requirements, students must meet all University requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology requires 120 semester hours to complete. In addition
to general studies requirements, students must meet all University requirements (e.g.
grades of "C" or better in Gordon Rule Courses), and grades of "C" or above in all
sociology courses. A minimum of 30 semester hours are required of all majors and 6
hours of prerequisite courses.
The required prerequisite courses are:
The required core courses are:
A minor is required for sociology majors. The minor requires eighteen (18) credit hours of course work in an approved field. The curriculum for the minor follows the requirements specified by the minor field. A grade below a “C” will not be accepted for credit toward the minor.
Students may minor in anthropology. Students must successfully complete :
Students who choose to minor in sociology must complete at least 18 semester hours in sociology courses with a grade of "C" or better and must complete successfully the following required courses:
Sociology Course Offerings: The course offerings indicate courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Sociology Program Curriculum : The degree audit is a management tool to indicate what major courses have been completed and which are needed to earn a BCJ degree.
Name | Phone | |
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Dr. Phyllis Welch Chair, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice |
phyllis.welch@famu.edu | (850) 599-3316 |