Sociology Major

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The Sociology Program at Rollins College consists of a rigorous curriculum designed to promote sociological literacy and engaged citizenship; to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of twenty-first century social problems, including the enduring presence of class, race, and gender inequalities; and to cultivate among students the theoretical and methodological skills to investigate the connections between individuals and society, and the possibilities for social change.

Students interested in the major/minor should consider beginning with any 100-level course or SOC 201 .

Major Requirements (10 courses)

Ten (10) courses are required. At least six (6), including all core courses, must be taken at Rollins.

Core Courses (4 courses)

Take all of the following.

SOC 201 - The Sociological Perspective
SOC 301 - Methodology (Fall of junior year)
SOC 302 - Sociological Theory (Spring of junior year)
SOC 418 - Senior Seminar (Only offered in the spring semester)

Electives (6 courses)

Students must complete six (6) courses in sociology, at least three (3) of which must be at the 300- or 400-level.

Recommendations

Students interested in graduate school in Sociology are encouraged to take a statistics class (chosen in consultation with the departmental advisor) to satisfy their Mathematical (MCMP) competency.