BA in Sociology in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

The sociology program mandates 34 credit hours of coursework, consisting of 13 required hours in these core classes: 101, 380, 371, and 381L. Additionally, students must complete 12 upper-division elective credits (4 classes) from the department's approved list, plus 9 credits (3 courses) from any sociology offerings beyond the required curriculum. This academic discipline systematically examines human social systems and interpersonal connections. The curriculum covers sociological theories, research methodologies, societal structures, class systems, patterns of social transformation, family dynamics, behavioral norms and regulation, along with specialized studies of particular communities, institutions, and societal challenges.