GEC 01. Written Communication

GEC 02. Natural Science

Select 2 courses with labs:

GEC 03. Humanities

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values

Select 1 Course:

GEC 05. Social Behavioral Science

Select 2 courses:

GEC 06. Mathematics

1 Higher Level MAT course

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement

ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirements

Select 1 course:

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement

Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (30 hours)

Select 2 method courses (6 hours):

Select 6 hours from sociology and interdisciplinary classes

• Any SOC courses numbered 200 or above

Select 12 hours of any SOC electives.

Courses not taken to satisfy other major requirements can be used to satisfy this requirement.

DEG 02. Required Minor (18 hours)

Students must fulfill requirements to receive a minor in another discipline

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Hours to Degree

120 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Sociology. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 30 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• $45 non-refundable application fee
• An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
• Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
• Documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Upload a copy of your proof of immunization.

Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies.

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

• See University Academic Policies and Requirements
• Students must earn a minor in another discipline. The student’s advisor will discuss the choice of minor that best complements the student’s career goals and aspirations.

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.