Every Sociology major must complete 12 hours of supporting coursework. Supporting coursework consists of a set of courses which are logically grouped, and which reflect, or support a student's interests outside of the Sociology Department. Students should begin planning and completing their supporting coursework no later than their sophmore year. Sociology majors often take their supporting coursework in the departments such as Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, Community Health, Business Administration, Speech Communication, and Human Development and Family Studies. Assemble a cohesive package of 12 hours of coursework.
Many students take courses which are in different departments, but are related.
For example, pre-law students might take law related courses in Political Science, Business Administration and History. The Sociology advisor has additional lists of courses which can be used for supporting coursework in the various Areas of Specialization. Use courses taken towards a minor. If you complete a minor in another department, you may use the courses you took to complete the minor as supporting coursework, provided they meet the restrictions listed above. Consult the latest edition of Undergraduate Programs for information about other departments offering minors.