The major in sociology consists of 11 courses totaling 36 credits. Grades of C or better are required in each of the courses
Of these eleven courses, five are required courses and six are electives.
Prior to declaring the major in sociology, students must complete Introduction to Sociology (01:920:101) and one of the following courses: 01:920:215, 01:920:311, 01:920:312, 01:920:316.
Only courses with a C grade or higher may be counted toward the major.
11 Total Courses
5 Required Courses
01:920:101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
01:920:215 Six Great Reads: Explorations in Sociology (3 credits)
01:920:311 Social Research Methods (4 credits)
01:920:312 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology (4 credits)
01:920:316 Social Theory (4 credits)
6 Sociology Elective Courses:
3 Courses - any level (each in a different thematic - see checklist)
3 Courses - 300-level or higher (in any thematic)
Sociology Elective Internship
Sociology undergraduates can earn up to three academic credits by working at an internship (01:920:482). Students who participate in an internship for credit must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have junior or senior class standing. The internship must be approved by the department undergraduate director.
Programs of Study and Courses for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students 
