Requirements for Sociology Major 1. The general education requirements as stated beginning on printed catalog page 31. An average GPA of 2.5 in all sociology and anthropology courses. As with the sociology major, students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in interdisciplinary studies with sociology as a major field need to apply to the department by submitting a personal statement describing their goals for the major, evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Soc 204 and 205, plus proof of having completed University Colloquium and the quantitative reasoning requirement. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from their previous institutions.
All candidates work with an advisor from the department at the time of application.
The application process is competitive. The department will notify applicants if they qualify as interdisciplinary degree students with a primary field in sociology. Some sociology courses are restricted to majors and interdisciplinary degree candidates with sociology as the primary field. Capstone Sociology majors have a choice of two capstone experiences. Both choices require students to bring their expertise in the discipline to bear on new problems.