The six hours earned in Practicum may not be applied toward the eighteen hours required for the minor. The teacher education program at Wilkes requires students to major in a discipline other than education. Sociology is one of several options for individuals who seek teacher certification in elementary education or Social Studies certification to teach in grades 7-12. Please see the requirements listed in the Education section of this Bulletin. Pre-Law Students interested in law school may major in any field.
Sociology provides appropriate preparation for legal studies.
See the Pre-Law section in this Bulletin for further details. Anthropology Students can choose a concentration in Anthropology. Students can complete the Sociology major in four years and, with one additional calendar year of schooling, plus a summer, also complete a Masters in Business Administration at Wilkes. Recommended Course Sequence for a Major in Sociology First Semester Second Semester SOC 101 Intro. Majoring in Sociology who wish to pursue a Master of Business Administration Degree First Semester Second Semester SOC 101 Intro.