Sociology Major, BA – Honors Sociology Concentration

The Honors concentration in Sociology requires a 3.3 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Sociology coursework, with no grade of less than B+ in any Sociology course. Requirements are SOCI 127 * (or approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies); SOCI 431 - Applied Sociological Research  or SOCI 531 - Research Methods in Sociology, either one Honors-by-Contract course in Sociology or one graduate level course in Sociology; an Honors Thesis in Sociology (SOCI 457 ); and all other requirements for the major. The Honors Thesis may be original research or an in-depth theoretical exploration of an area within Sociology, to be decided with the faculty member who agrees to direct the thesis. Students may obtain the Honors concentration in addition to other concentrations available in Sociology. Formal application must be made to the Director of Undergraduate Studies for admission to the Honors concentration.