Sociology

Major

Requirements for Major in Sociology

Credits: A minimum of 36 credits in sociology

Courses:

  • 123, Introduction to Sociology
  • 223, Development of Social Thought
  • 225, Survey Research and Data Analysis
  • 12 credits at the 300 level, including at least one of the following courses:
    - 317, Topics in Contemporary Social Thought
    - 333, Contemporary Social Thought
  • 12 additional credits beyond the 100 level

Sociology 223 and 225 should be completed as early as possible but certainly by the end of the junior year.

Upper-class students are further encouraged to pursue their own research interests through independent study, honors, and thesis work in their senior year.

Note: Proposal deadlines are strictly enforced for independent study at the 295 and 395 levels.