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Sociology

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Majoring in Sociology allows you to do a systematic study of societies, groups, and human interaction. °µÍøTV graduates have obtained graduate degrees in sociology, and gone on to practice law, go into social work and counseling, and enter social policy fields.

  • A minimum 53 credits are required for this major, including 25 upper-division credits.
  • Acceptance into this major requires at least a 2.5 GPA in sociology courses at °µÍøTV, as well as a minimum 15 credits of completed sociology courses at °µÍøTV.
  • A maximum 10 credits of SOC 4949 Internship in Sociology can apply toward the major.
  • If you are already majoring in another discipline, this major can be a good second major to complement it.
  • This major prepares you to apply sociological perspectives critically to social institutions and problems, and learn the skills of research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Degrees Offered
  • Sociology (major, minor)

Sociology (BA)

Sociology and Anthropology minors

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  • A minimum 30 credits are required, including 15 upper-division credits for the Sociology and Anthropology minors.
  • Each minor requires a 2.5 GPA at °µÍøTV.
  • SOC 4940 Internship in Sociology does not apply toward the Sociology minor.

Apply to the major or minor

  • Apply to the majors or minors using the online . 
  • You are strongly encouraged to take the core sociology and urban studies courses in sequence: Introduction, Statistics, Methods, Theory, and then Capstone.
  • With the help of your major advisor, create a plan including the combination of elective courses that will best prepare you to achieve your career and life goals.
  • You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect when you are admitted to the major or minor.

Sociology Department

Visit the Sociology website to read more about how a degree from this department can help you achieve your goals and make a difference in the world.

Time Schedule 

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Course planning

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