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 three sociology core courses, Sociology 246, 335, and 346, and three electives in sociology chosen with the approval of the advisor. Students in elementary education should take Sociology 255 as one of the three additional courses in sociology.
II. Sociology (Law and Society) This track is designed for students with special interest in the judicial process, corrections, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and law enforcement. Courses required for this track are the three sociology core courses, Sociology 246, 318, and 375, and three additional courses chosen with the approval of the advisor. All students in criminal justice are required to meet with their advisor in the semester before they plan to register for Sociology 375 to plan for their field placement and to select the best sequence of courses for their professional goals. 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