Sociology

Core Requirements

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Any course in sociology numbered under 370, other than Sociology 260, may be counted toward fulfillment of the core requirements for the social sciences. However, first-year students are encouraged to take 100- and 200-level courses rather than more advanced courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

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Soc.  205, 305, and 347 are options for the requirement.

Major Requirements

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Ten courses, including Sociology 101, 260, 370, 371 and 499, and five other courses (one numbered 200 or above, two numbered 300 or above, and two at any level).  No more than two independent research courses may count toward the major.

Honors Requirements

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A major desiring to become a candidate for honors in sociology must apply in writing to the department at the beginning of the fall semester of the senior year. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.5 in all course work taken in the major. In order to receive honors, a student must, in addition to maintaining this level of performance, receive a grade of at least A- on the Senior Thesis (499) as well as departmental recommendation.