There is considerable overlap in these requirements and majors in either program take the same required theory, methods, and statistics courses. The choice of sociology or criminology is then a matter of how one wants to be described to the world. A minor in Social Welfare consists of courses in the social welfare curriculum, exclusive of introductory courses in sociology and related disciplines. This minor is designed to accompany a major in sociology, criminology, economic, political science or psychology, but may be pursued by students majoring in other fields. The Sociology Honors Program invites applications from outstanding sophomore and junior students in sociology and criminology.
Students begin the program in the junior year.
A handout with information on the honors program is available in the sociology department office.