Course Planning

Major in Sociology & Anthropology with emphasis in Sociology - Planning

The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements.  For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

Either semester:

  • Intro to Sociology (SOCI 110)

  • 200-level SOCI elective
Sophomore

Social Statistics (SOCI 210, spring)

Either semester:

  • 100 level ANTH elective
  • 200 level SOCI elective

Possibly:

  • Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335, fall)
  • Picturing Society (SOCI 365, fall)
Junior

300- level SOCI elective

300- level ANTH elective

If not already completed:

  • Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335, fall)
  • Picturing Society (SOCI 365, fall))
Senior

Advanced Research & Writing (SOCI 497, fall)

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year
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Sophomore

Intro to Sociology (SOCI 110)

Either semester:

  • 2 - 200-level SOCI electives

  • 100 level ANTH elective
Junior

Social Statistics (SOCI 210, spring)

Either semester

  • 300- level ANTH elective

If available:

  • Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335, fall)

  • Picturing Society (SOCI 365, fall)
Senior

Advanced Research & Writing (SOCI 497, fall)

Either semester:

  • 2 - 300 level SOCI electives

Planning Recommendations:

  • Majors should take Social Statistics (SOCI 210) and 300- level courses after completing an introductory course.
  • Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335) and Picturing Society (SOCI 365) should be completed by the end of the junior year in order to prepare for the senior capstone class.
  • Students planning to study abroad their junior fall should plan to complete Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335) and Picturing Society (SOCI 365) during their sophomore year.
  • Majors must take Advance Research & Writing (SOCI 497) class during the fall semester of the senior year.