Course Planning

Major in Sociology & Anthropology with emphasis in Sociology - Planning

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.

  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.