Any course in Sociology numbered under 370 may be counted toward fulfillment of the core requirements for Social Sciences. However, first-year students are encouraged to take 100 and 200-level courses rather than more advanced courses.
Cultural Diversity Requirement:
Sociology 232, 354, 356, 358 are options for fulfilling the cultural diversity requirement.
Major Requirements in Sociology:
Ten courses in the department, including Sociology 101 or 202, 260, 370, 371, 499, two courses numbered 200 or above, two courses numbered 300 or above, and one at any level. Sociology majors also complete a Senior Thesis . No more than two Independent Research courses may count toward the major.
Honors Requirements:
A major desiring to become a candidate for honors in Sociology must apply in writing to the department at the beginning of the fall semester of the senior year. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.5 in all course work taken in the major. In order to receive honors, a student must, in addition to maintaining this level of performance, receive a grade of at least A- on the Sociology Senior Thesis (499) as well as departmental recommendation.
