Sociology Major Requirments

The Sociology Major requires a minimum of 36 credits in sociology and anthropology, 28 of which must be 2xxx. 3xxx, and 4xxx courses and which must include:

• Soc 1101 Introductory Sociology
• Soc 3101 Research Methodology I
• Soc 4991 Independent Project Seminar
• One course from:
• Soc 3401 Classical Sociological Theory
• 3402 Contemporary Sociological Theory
• Stat 1601 Introduction to Statistics is strongly recommended

The student should choose a faculty adviser as early as possible after declaring the major. The adviser will help the student choose appropriate tracks or combinations of classes and assist in arranging the independent study project and internships. Four credits of coursework with the grade of D are allowed to meet the major requirements if offset by an equivalent number of credits of A or B.

Requirements for Teacher Preparation

Students seeking teacher licensure in social studies 5-12 should refer to Education, Secondary (SeEd).