Anthropology & Sociology, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Sociology

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
  • Credits in Major: 60
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 Language I 1150 (5) Language II 1250 (5)  Language III 1350  (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) OR ANSO 2000 – Intro Anthropology & Sociology (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5)
Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get Involved

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) OR ANSO 2000 – Intro Anthropology & Sociology (5) ANSO 2000 – Intro Anthropology & Sociology  ANTH, SOCL, OR SOCW Elective (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) ANSO 3010, OR  3020, 3030, 3040 (5) (check WQ year 4 to appear 4th time) General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 ANSO 3010, OR  3020, 3030, 3040 (5) ANSO 3130 – Critical
Methodologies (5) 
ANSO 3150 – Interdisciplinary Research Skills (5)
Course 2 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1  ANTH, SOCL, OR SOCW Elective (5) ANTH, SOCL, OR SOCW Elective (5) ANSO 4900 –  Anthropology & Sociology
Capstone (5)
Course 2 ANSO 3010, OR 3020, 3030, 3040 (5) ANSO 3010, OR 3020, 3030, 3040 (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • 30 upper-division (3000/4000 level) credits in sociology (SOCL), social work (SOCW), and/or anthropology (ANTH) will be required for graduation.
  • Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25 credits in SOCL, SOCW and/or ANTH at Seattle University.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CAS Advising at ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu

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