Sociology, B.A., Concentration in Linguistics

Requirements for a modified major in sociology with a linguistics concentration, B.A. program

To earn a modified major in sociology with a concentration in linguistics, students must complete a minimum of 20 credits in sociology, including SOC 1000 , SOC 2010 , SOC 2020 , and a minimum of 20 credits in linguistics including LIN 2201 , LIN 4303 , LIN 4304 , either LIN 4403  or LIN 4404, and LIN 4312  or ALS 4376 .

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements, the College of Arts and Sciences College Exploratory Requirement, and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.