Sociology Major
For a 30-credit major in Sociology, students complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 3600 | Methods of Research Design | 4 |
| SOCI 3610 | Statistics: Social and Political Data Analysis | 4 |
| SOCI 3700 | Classical Social Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 3710 | Contemporary Social Theory | 3 |
| Select five elective courses in Sociology and Anthropology 1 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| 1 | May include 3 credits (one course) in anthropology. |
Internships
Students may elect to take Field Work Placement for one or two semesters in their senior year in addition to fulfilling the basic requirements of their major. Our internship coordinator, Dr. Rose Rodrigues works with students to identify compelling internship opportunities and to integrate the internship experience into the Sociology & Anthropology curriculum. Students initiate the process for an internship during the registration period prior to the desired internship semester.
Sociology Major with a Minor in Secondary Education
Students majoring in sociology may also minor in secondary education. Please contact Dr. Rachelle Brunn in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology for additional information for minoring in education as a sociology major.
Magis Core Curriculum
Beginning with the Class of 2023, all undergraduate students will be required to complete the Magis Core Curriculum. Please refer to the Curricula section of this undergraduate catalog for a detailed explanation of the Magis Core.