The Standard Major and Modified Major

The Standard Major in Sociology consists of eleven courses, to be selected as follows:

1. One introdcutory level course: Sociology 1 or 2
2. Two methods courses:  Sociology 10 AND 11. With approval of the chair, a major may substitute a statistical analysis course offered by another social science department or program.
3. One theory course: Sociology 15 or 16
4. Seven additional Sociology courses numbered 10 or higher. Students must take four Lower Division courses (numbered 20-49), two Upper Division courses (numbered 50-80) and one Culminating Experience course (see 5. below). Students may substitute an Upper Division course for a Lower Division course.

5. Standard majors must satisfy the culminating experience requirement by successfully completing any one of the following options: The Sociological Imagination (SOCY 91), Community-Engaged Research Practicum (SOCY 92) or Honors Thesis (SOCY 98 & SOCY 99). Brief descriptions of each option may be found under the course listings. Please consult the Department regarding specific procedures for each option. The culminating experience may be counted as one of the seven additional courses in Sociology numbered 20 or higher that are required for completion of the major. Note: In rare instances, seniors who are unable to complete a sociology major may fulfill this requirement through the successful completion of the Senior Independent Study Project (SOCY 90) with prior approval from the chair.

   Standard majors must be approved by the department.

Only those courses passed with a letter grade, or a grade of CT (Credit) if previously approved, may be counted in satisfaction of the major. Courses failed or taken under the Non-Recording Option and resulting in a standing of NR (Non-Recorded), may not be used toward completion of the major. (link ORC statement)

The Modified Major in Sociology consists of thirteen courses, to be selected as follows:

1. One introductory level course, either Sociology 1 or 2
2. Two methods courses:  Sociology 10 AND 11.  With approval of the Chair, a major may substitute one of the statistical analysis courses offered by the other social science departments or programs.
3. One theory course: Sociology 15 or 16.
4. Students must take three Lower Division courses (numbered 20-49), one Upper Division course (numbered 50-80), and one culminating experience course (see 5. below). Students may substitute an Upper Division course for one of the Lower Division courses.

5. Modified majors, must satisfy the culminating experience requirement by successfully completing any one of the following options: The Sociological Imagination (SOCY 91), Community-Engaged Research Practicum (SOCY 92) or Honors Thesis (SOCY 98 & SOCY 99). Please consult the Department regarding specific procedures for each option.

6. Four related courses taken in one or more departments or programs. Students establishing a modified major must submit a modified major proposal form of the proposed field or topic, plus a list of all courses to be taken for credit toward the modified major.  The proposal should address the intellectual coherence of the proposed course of study. All modified majors must be approved by the Chair of the Sociology Department; and, when modified by a single department or program, by the chair of that department or program.  Proposals for modified majors must be submitted to the department no later than the beginning of the third term prior to the student's graduation (for example, the beginning of fall term senior year in most cases).  Extensions may be granted on rare occasions with permission of the Sociology Department chair.

Major Worksheet

Modified Major Proposal Form