While students are only required to see an advisor when a major is declared, individuals are encouraged to see the advisor often. Because of the large volume of courses, combined with limited faculty to teach each course, most courses can be offered just once a year. It is important to see your advisor at least once a quarter. For additional aide and course information, the Sociology department prints a course schedule for the up-coming quarter. The schedule may be picked up outside the main office at any time.
Some courses have prerequisites .
Courses may be taught in a sequential pattern . Even when courses are not prerequisites, it may be wise to take some courses before taking others. The background content gained in one course may be invaluable when taking the next course in the sequence. Your advisor and the course instructors can assist you with course planning. Because of course prerequisites, course sequencing, and because a particular course may only be taught once each year, it is essential that schedules be planned early in the major.