The Major in Sociology
Requirements
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
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SOC 201 Evaluating Information
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SOC 250 Theories of Society
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Either SOC 202 or SOC 203
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Four sociology courses at the 200 or 300 level
- Two additional courses either in sociology or, with the approval of the major adviser, in related fields (these must be 200- or 300-level courses.)
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One sociology seminar at Smith during the senior year
Normally majors may not take 201, 202, 203, 250 or their senior seminar on a pass/fail basis.
The department will permit Introduction to Sociology and up to four upper-level transfer courses from outside the Five-Colleges to be used for the completion of major requirements.
Normally transfer students will be required to take a minimum of five upper-level courses within the department toward the completion of the major.
The Minor in Sociology
Requirements
- SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 201 Evaluating Information
- SOC 250 Theories of Societies
- Three additional courses at the 200 or 300 level
