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Sociology Program Requirements

Sociology Major

Acceptance: To select Sociology as a major students must have earned a "C" or better in SOC 1000, Introduction to Sociology.  Because of the major requirements, students must allow three full semesters after the declaration of the major to complete all requirements. 

Required Courses:

  • SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC 6500 - Senior Seminar

One of the Courses:

  • SOC 5000 - Nature and History of Sociological Theory
  • SOC 5050 - Sociological Theory and Research
  • SOC 5100 - Contemporary Theory and Research

  • One of the Courses:

    • SOC 5300 - Data Analysis for Social Scientists
    • SOC 5400 - Applied Research Methods in Sociology
    • CRJ 5200 - Criminal Justice Research and Statistics

    Six Sociology or Criminal Justice Electives (not including CRJ 1000 or CRJ 5000)
     

    Sociology Minor*

    SOC 1000, Introduction to Sociology, and four other courses chosen from the offerings of the department fulfill the requirements for a minor.  The student must inform the chair of his or her intention to minor and request certification of the minor when it has been completed. 

    A student taking an internship in a field setting in the second semester of the junior year or during the senior year.  Students should consult with the Chair and Director of the Internship Program.

    Please refer to the Sociology Course Catalog or call/visit the Sociology Department for more information on the Sociology major. We're located in Room 204 of the St. Augustine Center.

    Chair:  Dr. Thomas Arvanites, 204 St. Augustine Center, thomas.arvanites@villanova.edu (610) 519-4740

     

    * Application request for a minor or concentration must be made before graduation date. Forms can be obtained in the department office.