Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of 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.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
First Year
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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)
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Junior |
300- level SOCI elective
300- level ANTH elective
If not already completed:
- Sociological Research Methods (SOCI 335, fall)
- Picturing Society (SOCI 365, fall))
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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.
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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
If available:
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Senior |
Advanced Research & Writing (SOCI 497, fall)
Either semester:
- 2 - 300 level SOCI electives
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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.