[ Advising Sheets for Sociology, *.pdf ] A student may select either of two tracks to complete the major in sociology. Both require the completion of the three sociology core courses: Sociology 115, 116, and 170.
I. Sociology (General Program) This track is designed for students with special interest in teaching, social research, human services, gerontology, and business and industry. Courses required for this track are the two sociology core courses as well as Sociology 246, 335, and 346. The remainder of the major curriculum consists of four sociology elective courses, one of which must be a writing-intensive course, chosen with the approval of the advisor.
II. Sociology (Law and Society) This track is designed for students with special interest in the judicial process, corrections, juvenile justice, probation and parole. Courses required for this track are the two sociology core courses as well as Sociology 246, 335, and 346. The remainder of the major curriculum consists of four sociology elective courses, one of which must be a writing-intensive course, chosen with the approval of the advisor. Students are encouraged to use one of their major electives for a Field Experience. 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.
III. The Minor in Sociology The minor in sociology consists of five courses: Sociology 115 and four other courses that must include at least one 200-level course and one 300-level course.
IV. The Interdepartmental Major in Sociology Six courses of Set I of the interdepartmental major must include two of the core courses, two 300-level courses, and two electives. Back to Top