Requirements for the Major

Students may choose sociology in coordination with another program to develop an interdisciplinary major.  

Common interdisciplinary majors include sociology/psychology, sociology/history, sociology/biology sociology/writing, sociology/communications, and sociology/statistics. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you do not see the combination of majors you are looking for, please contact the department chair.

Students should discuss their interest in pursuing an interdisciplinary major with liaisons from both programs they aim to combine. 

The following requirements apply.

• SC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
• SC 201 - Self and Society
• SC 202 - Social Power and Social Change or
• SC 203 - Globalization and Society
• SC 342 - Social Research Methods
• SC 355 - Sociological Theory
• Three sociology electives (two of which must be SC 360-499 level, and one of those must be a 400-level seminar. The third elective can be any SC 200-499 course).