Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesA 100-level introductory course in Sociology is recommended prior to declaration of the major. During the first month of Registration, many upper level Sociology courses are restricted to majors. Students should check the course attributes on SPIRE to determine whether they meet the prerequisites and/or eligibilities. How to Declare/Change into the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Students should meet with an Undergraduate Advisor or a Peer Advisor in Sociology to assess which requirements they have fulfilled and to develop a plan for fulfilling unmet requirements and to discuss opportunities for enrichment. Students can declare/change into the major at this meeting. For further information, contact the Sociology Undergraduate Office in 1010 Thompson or the Peer Advisor Office in 1012 Thompson. Transfer StudentsStudents can declare when they enter the university. Meet with an advisor in the Sociology Department, preferably during a transfer advising session or before the first day of classes. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum Total # of courses required: 11 Refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? NOTE: Minors may have difficulty enrolling in courses because majors have first priority. For further information, contact: |
