Sociology Major

Location(s): On-Campus

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A student may select either the general sociology program or the law and society program.

Sociology This track is designed to prepare students for a wide range of professional careers and advanced study by emphasizing cultural awareness, research, and theoretical thinking skills as they apply to the interplay between individuals and social structures.
Criminal Justice and Law This track is designed to prepare students for careers in legal professions or other aspects of the justice system, including social work, as well as for the kinds of advanced study expected of professionals in those fields.

The Sociology Core

In addition to the five (5) sociology core courses

Students take four (4) other courses. For those following the criminal justice and law track, one of these courses must be SOC 216 (Crime, Law, and Justice). Of the other courses, for students following both tracks, at least one of which must be at the 300 level. These remaining courses should be chosen in careful consultation with the student’s advisor.

Sociology majors are encouraged to fulfill their Learning in Common F2 requirement by completing MATH 107 .

Sociology majors and minors are encouraged to take at least a year of foreign language.

Students in the general sociology program should take electives designed to familiarize them with an array of other disciplines. Criminal Justice and Law students should include among their electives courses such as POSC 110 .

The writing-intensive requirement for majors are SOC 346 or SOC 347 .

Note: Students majoring in either track of the sociology major who desire a minor or a second major are required to select a field outside the Sociology Department.