For students interested in majoring in sociology, the first step is to see a counselor in the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences office in Denney Hall. Prospective sociology students should include Introductory Sociology as part of their GEC plan. The student should then see an adviser in the Department of Sociology, Room 302 Bricker Hall, to plan course work for the major. To ensure that college and major requirements are being met properly, it is very important to maintain close contact with both arts and sciences and sociology advisers. The GEC is a body of courses designed to ensure that each student becomes acquainted with the basic areas of academic study.
Some majors also require completion of a foreign language requirement.
As a prerequisite to declaring a major in sociology, students must complete Sociology 101, Introductory Sociology. Additional Sociology Courses Students majoring in sociology must also complete a minimum of 30 additional hours of course work in sociology, including a minimum of 15 hours of 500 or 600 level courses. Students should consult with a sociology adviser to develop a plan of study that is appropriate for meeting their academic and career interests and goals. In fact, Ohio State is consistently ranked among the country's best institutions for overall academic reputation. Offering over 170 majors and more than 11,000 courses, Ohio State allows students to tailor their education to their interests through double majors, minors, and personalized study programs.