Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Dept. 3197 | A&S Building, Room 208
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2988
Email: sociology@uwyo.edu
In addition to University and College requirements, the following are minimum requirements for the undergraduate major in sociology leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.
34 credit hours are required to earn a major in Sociology. These courses are listed below. This includes 13 hours of Foundation Courses, 12 hours of Core Courses, and 9 hours of Sociology elective courses. Grades of "C" or better must be earned in all 34 hours of coursework in order to be counted toward the major.
| Subject | Number | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | 1000 | Sociological Principles | 3 |
| SOC/STAT | 2070 | Intro to Statistics/Social Sciences | 4 |
| or | |||
| STAT | 2050 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 4 |
| SOC | 4715 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC | 3180 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
Complete four courses (12 total required hours) from the following list:
| Subject | Number | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | 2350 | Race and Ethnic Relations [D] | 3 |
| SOC | 3110 | Self and Society | 3 |
| SOC | 3140 | Sociology of The Family | 3 |
| SOC | 3200 | Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| SOC | 3400 | Deviant Behavior | 3 |
| SOC | 3500 | Sociology of Gender [D] | 3 |
| SOC | 3550 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SOC | 3605 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOC | 3880 | Political Sociology | 3 |
| SOC | 3640 | Social Inequality [D] | 3 |
| SOC | 3910 | Global Sociology [G] | 3 |
| SOC | 4370 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
Total hours in Sociology courses: 34
Elective courses: Complete 9 additional hours of Sociology courses, from the courses above and/or from additional sociology courses listed in the General Bulletin. Electives may be used either to develop additional expertise in an area of interest or to broaden the student's sociological training. To learn about our internship course (SOC 4750), click here.
Sociology minor: Students may elect to complete a minor in Sociology, which provides a strong complement to many other disciplines. The undergraduate minor in Sociology requires 18 hours of course work--12 credit hours must be exclusive to the minor and not counted toward the major, including SOC 1000 and at least nine hours of Sociology electives numbered 3000 and above. Students must earn a C or better in all courses counting for the minor.
Graduating with Honors: Sociology majors with a 3.2 overall GPA, a 3.5 GPA in Sociology courses, and one 5000-level Sociology course can graduate with honors in Sociology. They will be recognized with a certificate of achievement at the department’s annual graduation and honors banquet in April and will receive a $300 Wilbourne Excellence Scholarship Award.
What can you do with a Sociology degree? For career guidance, visit the site of the American Sociological Association. Go to the "Employment" tab and click on "Career Resources" or "Facts on Sociology Careers." Also, click on this document which provides a number of excellent examples of how a Sociology degree is a great career choice. To see other ideas for how to use your Sociology degree, check out this blog on career options for Sociology majors. You can also visit with Dan Fetsco (dfetsco@uwyo.edu), our pre-law advisor, or talk careers with your academic advisor. To visit UW Admissions click here
Extra Resources for Advisees:
Sociology Program Checklist, Fall 2022-2023
Sociology Program Checklist, Fall 2021
Sociology Program Checklist, Fall 2019
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Dept. 3197 | A&S Building, Room 208
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2988
Email: sociology@uwyo.edu