COURSES AND CATALOGS
MAJORS AND MINORS
The Major in Sociology
The sociology major requires training in the core areas of the discipline and a flexible range of topics for specialization. For the B.A. degree in sociology, you must take 45 hours of coursework in sociology, including 16 hours at the 400 level, and core courses in introductory sociology, statistics, research methods, and sociological theory. Beyond these courses, you may, in close consultation with a faculty advisor, develop a program consisting of courses that best suit your needs and interests. For more information about required coursework, please consult our list of sociology degree requirements.
The Major in Sociology With an Emphasis in Criminology
The department also offers an option to major in sociology with an emphasis in criminology. For more information, please see our sociology-criminology pages.
The Major in Sociology with an Emphasis in Pre-Law
The Sociology Pre-Law Major is a flexible course of study to help students prepare for a successful law school application. Working with a Pre-Law faculty advisor, students develop a curriculum plan emphasizing the development of analytic skills, writing skills, and oral expression. Pre law coursework in the sociology department offers a rigorous examination of the legal processes and institutions that function to bring justice to individuals, families, and communities. To complement the sociological component of pre-law, students may also take courses in literature, philosophy, political science, and economics. For more information, please contact Dr. Ursula Castellano.
The Minor in Sociology
The requirements for the minor is a minimum of 28 hours of courses in sociology. At least 16 of these hours must be at the 300 level or above. The sociology minor also requires core courses in introductory sociology, research methods, and sociological theory. Students who minor in Sociology must declare that minor in the office of the college in which they are enrolled (e.g., Fine Arts, Education, etc.). Upon petition for graduation, that office will determine through the College of Arts & Sciences the completion of requirements for the minor. If the requirements are completed, the minor in Sociology will be granted.
On-line Catalog Information
For more complete information about the Sociology majors and minor, please see the undergraduate catalog. For more complete information about Sociology advanced degrees, please see our pages for graduate study.