In addition, students must have an overall GPA, including transfer credits, of at least 2.50 at the time of application to the program of study. These requirements apply to students who began their college or university work fall 1995 or thereafter. At least 36 of the 59 credits must be in courses numbered 3000 or above. Students wishing to double major in sociology and criminology must have 30 distinct, non-overlapping credits. The department honors program recognizes majors who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, provides special educational opportunities for such students, and encourages development of speciality areas within each major.
Honors students participate in independent research, working closely with a faculty member.
Students must apply before the end of the sixth week of the first quarter of the senior year. Further information about the honors program can be obtained from the department. Outstanding Student Award in Sociology Courses from Gopher. The department is headed by Sheryl Grana and the department secretary Darlene Lind . This site is under construction.