Department Information
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
P.O. Box 70644
Phone: (423) 439-4370
Web address: www.etsu.edu/cas/sociology
Sociology is the study of people interacting with others individually, in social groups, and in social systems. The discipline is extremely diverse, including areas such as: community, religion, theory, collective behavior, environment, health, demography and aging, and much more. Students who major in Sociology will have the technical and analytic skills and the global perspective needed to succeed in a variety of careers, such as: social services/public services; program support; management; education; marketing research; social science researcher.
This major requires a Major Field Test prior to graduation. The exam is coordinated and administered by Sociology faculty usually during a student’s final semester.
Advising
Students with 0-59 earned credits:
Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.
Students with 60 or more earned credits:
Mary “Betsie” Cole
(423) 439-6654
colem@etsu.edu
Transfer Students
Transfer students majoring in sociology should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements. Transfer students must meet the specific requirements for the sociology major. There is no predetermined maximum number of credits that a transfer student may apply to the sociology or anthropology curriculums. The final decision will be made by the department chair.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. William Duncan, Chair at duncanwn@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4996.
Degree Requirements: 120 credits
| General Education | 41-42 credits |
| Total Major Requirement | 30 credits |
| Major Core | (18 credits) |
| Advisor Approved Electives | (12 credits) |
| Minor | 18-24 credits |
| Free Electives | 24-31 credits |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: SOCI-BA
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- Foreign Language course 2020 or higher with C- or better
- Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 or MATH 1910
General Education Requirements
These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.
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