Requirements & Course Descriptions

Major in Sociology

Students who major in sociology must complete 30 hours, including

• SOC 201, SOC 311, SOC 423, and SOC 424
• Three hours selected from
  • SOC 310
  • SOC 325
  • SOC 360
  • or SOC 366
• Three hours selected from
  • SOC 303
  • SOC 362
  • SOC 363
  • SOC 364
  • or PLSC/SOC 370
• Twelve hours of SOC elective courses
• A paper portfolio containing three graded papers

At least one of these papers must be a research paper with data analysis, at least one must reflect a theoretical perspective, and at least one must present different viewpoints on various issues.

Minor in Sociology

The minor in sociology consists of 18 hours including

• SOC 201
• Twelve hours of SOC electives taught at or above the 300-level
• Any three additional hours of SOC coursework