Sociology Transfer Pathway

Seamlessly begin working toward your bachelor's degree with the Sociology transfer pathway. As a Sociology major at MSUM, you will gain an understanding of society and human behavior, encouraging you to expand your thinking and transform the social world.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 120 Social Psychology 3
SOC 210* Social Problems 3
Sociology Elective** Consult with your MSUM advisor 6
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the 2-yr college, an additional elective may be taken instead.
  • **Elective courses should be taken at the 300 or 400 level, if possible to fulfill the 40 upper division credit requirement.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 350 Methods and Statistics for Social Research 4
Sociology Elective** Consult with your MSUM advisor 5
WI Elective* Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *An elective that is a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher is required.
  • **Elective courses should be taken at the 300 or 400 level if possible to fulfill the 40 upper division credit requirement.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 302 Social Theory 3
SOC 310 Dominant - Subordinate Group Relations 3
SOC 351
OR		 Quantitative Methods (WI)
OR		 3
SOC 352 Qualitative Research Methods (WI) 3
Sociology Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOC 450 Senior Seminar in Sociology 3
Sociology Elective Consult with your MSUM advisor 3
Elective* Consult with your MSUM advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BA

Degree: Sociology

Total Credits: 60

Electives may be used to earn a minor.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

Minnesota State Moorhead may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your Moorhead advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses