Degree Programs

Sociology, B.S.

Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior, especially as it is influenced by social groups and culture. A distinctive feature of the program is the integration of theory and research utilizing significant computer applications.

The student electing sociology as a major must meet all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Requirement	Class Name	Hours
Freshman Year		32
ENG 101	English Composition	3
ENG 102	English Composition	3
ENG 099	Writing Proficiency Exam	0
BIB 110	Introduction to the Old Testament	3
BIB 120	Introduction to the New Testament	3
SOC 205	Sociology: An Introduction to Global Context	3
or
PHI 211	Introduction to Logic	3
MAT 207	Elementary Statistics	3
	Science Credits	7
	Modern Language or Electives	6
	Physical Education	1
Sophomore Year		31
ENG 211	World Masterpieces	3
ENG 212	Survey of British Literature	3
or
ENG 213	Survey of American Literature	3
HIS 101-102	History of Western Civilization	6
or
HIS 103-104	History of World Civilization I & II	6
or
HIS 211-212	History of the United States	6
SOC 205	Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context	3
or
PHI 211	Introduction to Logic	3
	Sociology Electives	6
	Modern Language or Electives	6
	Physical Education	1
	Elective	3
Junior Year		31
SOC 312	Social Science Research Methods	3
SOC 315	Personality, Culture, & Socialization	3
SOC 325	Social Organization	3
SOC 342	Social Theory & Critical Thinking	3
	Fine Arts Credits	3
	Sociology Electives	3
	Minor Field Credits	9
	Physical Education Credit	1
	Electives Credits	3
Senior Year		33
SOC 450	Seminar in Sociology	3
	Sociology Electives	6
	Minor Field Credits	9
	Electives Credits	15

Sociology/Law 3/3, B.S.

After the approval of their academic advisors in consultation with the appropriate department chair, freshman pre-law students with an acceptable ACT or SAT score may elect to enter the Three-Three Program. Ordinarily, a 26 ACT score or 1180 SAT score will qualify a student for the program. Such students are expected to maintain at least 3.25 GPA in their undergraduate work to remain competitive for early admission to the Mississippi College Law School. Students in this program should plan to take the LSAT as soon as possible after their sophomore year, but no later than the fall of their junior year, as an acceptable LSAT score is required for admission to the Mississippi College Law School. Acceptance into the Three-Three Program, however, does not automatically guarantee admission to the Mississippi College Law School.

Requirement	Class Name	Hours
Core Curriculum		46
Sociology Core		27
SOC 312	Social Science Research Methods	3
SOC 315	Personality, Culture, & Socialization	3
SOC 325	Social Organization	3
SOC 342	Social Theory & Critical Thinking	3
SOC 450	Seminar in Sociology	3
	Sociology Electives	12
Prelegal Courses		21
PHI 211	Introduction to Logic	3
PLE 201	Introduction to Law	3
PLE 325	Legal Research and Bibliography	3
PLE 335	Legal Writing	3
PLE 350	Critical Thinking and the Law	3
PLS 407	American Constitutional Development I	3
PLS 408	American Constitutional Development II	3
General Electives		6
Total 3/3 Hours		100
Law School (First Year)		30
Total Program Hours		130

Social Work, B.S.W.

Social Work is the professional activity of helping individuals, families, groups, organizations or communities improve or recover their ability to function successfully in society. The mission of the Social Work Program at Mississippi College is to prepare students for entry level generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes and/or for continued study at the graduate level. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Recommended Schedule

Requirement	Class Name	Hours
University Core		46
Freshman Year - Fall		15
ENG 101	English Composition	3
HIS 103	World Civilization I	3
or
HIS 211	History of the United States	3
BIB 110	Introduction to the Old Testament	3
	Natural Science Credits	3
	Fine Arts Credits	3
Freshman Year - Spring		17
ENG 102	English Composition	3
HIS 104	World Civilization II	3
or
HIS 212	History of the United States	3
BIO 103	Human Biology	3
BIO 104	Human Biology Laboratory	1
BIB 120	Introduction to the New Testament	3
MAT 101	College Algebra	3
or
MAT 105	Contemporary Mathematics	3
	Physical Education	1
Sophomore Year - Fall		17
ENG 212	Survey of British Literature	3
SOC 205	Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context	3
	Physical Education	2
	Electives	9
Sophomore Year - Spring		18
ENG 213	Survey of American Literature	3
PLS 202	State and Local Government	3
PSY 201	Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)	3
SWK 209	Contemporary Social Problems	3
SWK 225	Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare	3
	Electives	3
Junior Year - Fall		18
SWK 333	Human Behavior and Social Environment I	3
MAT 207	Elementary Statistics	3
or
PSY 301	Psychological Statistics	3
PSY 423	Abnormal Psychology	3
SWK 331	Generalist Practice I	3
SWK 333	Human Behavior & Social Environment I	3
	Electives	6
Junior Year - Spring		18
SOC 312	Social Science Research Methods	3
SWK 334	Human Behavior & Social Environment II	3
SWK 332	Generalist Practice II	3
SWK 422	Human Diversity & Social Justice	3
	Electives	6
Senior Year - Fall		15
SWK 433	Generalist Practice III	3
SWK 434	Generalist Practice IV	3
SWK 426	Social Welfare Policy & Programs	3
	Electives	6
Senior Year - Spring		12
SWK 448	Senior Seminar	3
SWK 450	Social Work Practicum	9
SWK 099	Social Work Licensure Exam (Credit/No Credit)	0
Total Hours		130