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Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology Concentration
Sociology is the study of human society, social relationships, and the groups and institutions that shape everyday life. Students explore how people are influenced by families, communities, cultures, organizations, social systems, and broader social forces. Through the study of topics such as identity, inequality, social change, institutions, culture, and group behavior, sociology helps students understand how societies function, where conflicts and challenges emerge, and how people work together to create change. Along the way, students develop strong skills in research, critical thinking, communication, data analysis, and understanding complex social issues. These skills prepare graduates for careers in human services, nonprofit organizations, community development, government, criminal justice, public policy, education, business, healthcare, research, and many other fields, as well as for graduate study in the social sciences and related professions.
Overview
  • Program Type: Bachelors Degree
  • Program Length: 120 Credits
  • Format: On-Campus
  • Program Entry: Typically August or January
  • Entry Deadline for August: July 15
  • Entry Deadline for January: November 15
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Cost
Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at andrews.edu/services/sfs.
To receive a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes the requirements for their chosen Major and Andrews Core Experience (ACE). Some students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or additional major.

Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
BS Behavioral Sciences: Sociology Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
  • ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • BHSC110 Careers & Plans for Behavioral Sciences (0)
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (0)
  • PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
  • BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
  • SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)

Choose one of the following:
  • ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3)
  • PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
  • SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 23 credits
  • SOCI350 Social Policy (2)
  • SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations (3)
  • SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society (3)

Electives
  • Choose 15 credits available SOCI courses

NOTES
  • A minimum of 18 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above
  • Topics courses may be repeated with unique topics
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Sociology concentration are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
Sample Four-Year Plan
FIRST YEAR
  • SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
  • ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • BHSC110 Careers & Plans for BHSC (0)
  • BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
  • PSYC101 Intro to Psychology (3)
  • Choose an ACE Math Course (3-4)
  • COMM104 Communication Skills (3)
  • ENGL115/117 College Writing I (3)
  • ENGL215 College Writing II (3)
  • HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (3)
  • Choose RELT100 God in Human life (3) or RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours (3)

SECOND YEAR
  • SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations (3)
  • Choose SOCI elective courses (9)
  • Choose a Religion Course (3)
  • Choose a Natural Science course (4-5)
  • Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities Theory Course (3)
  • Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities ACE Course (3)
  • HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods (3)
  • Choose a general elective or minor requirement (3)

THIRD YEAR
  • BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
  • SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
  • SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society (3)
  • SOCI350 Social Policy (2)
  • Choose a Religion Course (3)
  • Choose general electives or minor requirements (15)

FOURTH YEAR
  • Choose SOCI elective courses (6)
  • Choose two: ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3), PSYC450 Social Psychology (3), SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
  • Choose a Religion Course (3)
  • Choose general electives or minor requirements (15)
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
Andrews Core Experience
Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree and are included in the four-year-plan above. For students who are accepted into the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, the SAGES curriculum replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements - find out more at andrews.edu/services/honors.

Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
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