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. Criminal Justice Wilkes University offers its students an opportunity to pursue the equivalent of a second major or minor in criminal justice at King's College. Eight of these 14 courses are offered on a regular basis at Wilkes. Those interested in the criminal justice program should consult with the Chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and International Studies. Anthropology Students can choose a concentration in Anthropology.