Course Planning

Sociology & Anthropology - Where to Start?

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.

Where should I start if I am just sampling this subject as a non-major?

  • Any 100- or 200- level course in Sociology or Anthropology, EXCEPT Social Statistics (SOCI 210), is suitable for both intended majors and non-majors sampling the disciplines.

Where should I start if I might use this as part of a major or as a potential major?

  • We strongly recommend taking all required 100-level courses within the first two years of the major to provide a solid foundation for upper-level course work.

Where should I start if I have some experience in this discipline before college?

  • Students with some background in Sociology or Anthropology should begin with any 100- or 200- level course, except Social Statistics (SOCI 210).

When should I declare a major?

  • All students must declare a major by March 1st of their sophomore year.