Undergraduate Programs
Sociology Major
The Sociology major consists of 31 hours. Ideally, students will take SOCI 321 and SOCI 331 no later than their junior year. SOCI 480 will be taken in the senior year. Students may declare a concentration in either criminology and criminal justice, environmental issues, or critical race and ethnic studies, and in honors.
Criminology and Criminal Justice Concentration
The Sociology major consists of 31 hours. Ideally, students will take SOCI 321 and SOCI 331 no later than their junior year. SOCI 480 will be taken in the senior year. Students may declare a concentration in either Criminology and Criminal Justice, Environmental Issues, or Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, and in Honors.
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Concentration
The Critical Race and Ethnic Studies concentration is grounded in a theoretical tradition focused on a critical perspective to understanding race and ethnicity. Through a critical and historical lens, courses in the area interrogate how racial and ethnic categories coalesce around structural inequalities and across multiple geographies.
Environmental Issues Concentration
The Sociology major consists of 31 hours. Ideally, students will take SOCI 321 and SOCI 331 no later than their junior year. SOCI 480 will be taken in the senior year. Students may declare a concentration in either Criminology and Criminal Justice, Environmental Issues, or Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, and in Honors. Continuing, returning, and transfer students must meet progression requirements before declaring a major in sociology.
Honors Concentration
The Honors concentration in Sociology gives Sociology students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic they are passionate about. It helps to prepare them for graduate school and affords one-on-one time with a faculty member. It is strongly recommended for inquisitive and hard-working Sociology majors.
The Honors concentration in Sociology requires a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Sociology coursework, with no grade of less than B+ in any Sociology course. Requirements are SOCI 127* (or approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies); SOCI 431, either one Honors-by-Contract course in Sociology or one graduate level course in Sociology; an Honors Thesis in Sociology (SOCI 457); and all other requirements for the major. Students will work with a chosen sociology faculty mentor to identify a thesis topic, develop a thesis outline, and produce a final thesis document. Students may obtain the Honors concentration in addition to other concentrations available in Sociology. Formal application must be made to the Director of Undergraduate Studies for admission to the Honors concentration.
- To Apply: If you are interested in Honors Sociology please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies for further information on the application process.