The major in sociology consists of 11 courses totaling 36 credits. Grades of C or better are required in each of the courses.
Prior to declaring the major in sociology, students must complete one of the following: 01:920:311, 312, 313, or 314.
Core Courses
01:920:101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
and three of the following:
01:920:311 Introduction to Social Research (4)
01:920:312 Computer Analysis of Social Science Data (4)
01:920:313 Development of Sociological Theory (4)
01:920:314 Contemporary Sociological Theories (4)
Electives
Of the seven elective courses, at least four must be at the 300 level or higher, including at least one course numbered 400 or higher. No more than 6 credits of Independent Study (01:920:483,484, 493,494, 495,496) and no more than 3 credits of Field Study (01:920:385,386) or Citizenship and Service Education (01:920:399) may be applied toward the major.
