Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Based on VCCS Curriculum for SOCIOLOGY

Complete at a Virginia Community College	Credits	Course Equivalent	Notes
SDV 100 or 101 College Success Skills or Orientation	1-2	UNIV 100
ENG 111 College Comp I	3	ENGL 111
ENG 112 College Comp II	3	ENGL 112
Any UCGS Art or Humanities	3	Gen Ed
Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature	3	Gen Ed	This course must be from different category than previous course.
SOC 200 Intro to Sociology	3	SOCY 110	Prerequisite for further courses at Radford
Any UCGS History	3	Gen Ed
Any UCGS Natural Sciences	4	Gen Ed
Any UCGS Mathematics	3-5	MATH 100 or 125	Recommend MTH 154 or MTH 161
Any UCGS transfer course	3-4	STAT 130 or 200	Recommend MTH 155 or MTH 245 (MTH 245 has prerequisite of MTH 154 or 161)
Any UCGS transfer course	3-4	Gen Ed
Select 2 from: SOC 215, 225, 226, 266, or 268	6	Various SOCY courses	SOC 215=SOCY 389, SOC 225=SOCY 326, SOC 226=SOCY 200 level, SOC 266=SOCY 331, SOC 268=SOCY 210
Additional courses (students who have completed all prerequisites should take additional courses)	19-22
Pre-Transfer Credits	60-62

Complete at Radford University	Credits	Notes
SOCY 250	3	Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 360	3	Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 365	3	Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 380	3	Prerequisite for SOCY 480; Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 480	3	Writing Intensive course; Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 486	3	Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 497	3	Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
SOCY 499	Min. 3	Writing Intensive course; Course must be completed with a grade of C- or better
Two Sociology electives 300-400 level	6
BS requirements as defined by Sociology Department	6-8
Additional credits	22-24	For other major, minor, REAL general education requirements, or general electives
Post-Transfer Credits	58-60

University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu/
Admission Application: By March 1 for Priority Fall Admission and November 1 for Priority Spring Admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority deadline of March 1 at https://studentaid.gov/

Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
Connect with an advisor at your community college and Radford University within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the baccalaureate degree from RU
Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior)
Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP are evaluated for credits (based on receipt and evaluation of official scores)
Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested

Located in the city of Radford, Radford University’s campus community is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support
Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors
With 70+ bachelor’s degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path
Transfer students have the option of choosing to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area
Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid
16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations
Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree?
Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?

A degree in Sociology prepares the student with skills in high demand in a wide variety of employment settings as well as the human skills conducive to a richly engaged life. Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

The Department of Sociology houses the Center for Social and Cultural Research (CSCR) allowing students the opportunity to work with faculty and do research
The Department of Sociology houses the Black Studies Center and the African American Studies minor, in addition to offering a Sociology minor
Students may join the Sociology Club, and the International Sociology Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)

Of students who apply, usually about 65% of transfer applications are accepted to RU and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from the Virginia Community College System
Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Applied focus on real-world problems
Experience gained through Sociology Department-affiliated Center for Social and Cultural Research (CSCR) opportunities and a required Internship (SOCY 499)
Discuss social issues and socialize with peers by joining the Sociology Club

Majors must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses taken with a SOCY prefix
Majors must complete all required courses in the major curricula listed above (those marked *) with a grade of “C-” or better

4-Year Major

Social Sciences

Applicable School(s)

Radford University

Category/Topic

Transfer Guides

Last revised on Wednesday May 13 2026

Created on Friday April 03 2026