Department of Sociology

Sociology Major

Along with completing the Liberal Arts Degree Requirements, required by all majors in the School of Liberal Arts, Sociology majors must meet the following, major specific requirements.

Requirements for Major

30 credit hours of sociology course work (12 of which must be completed at IUPUI), with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

R100 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Cr.)
R351 - Social Science Research Methods (3 Cr.)
R359 - Introduction to Sociological Statistics (3 Cr.)

Theory course selected from one of the following:

R355- Social Theory(3 Cr.)
R356-Foundations of Social Theory(3 Cr.)
R357-Contemporary Sociological Theory(3 Cr.)

Capstone course (click here for FAQs regarding the Capstone) selected from one of the following:

AND
15 additional credit hours of other Sociology courses

Faculty Advisors for Sociology Majors:
Primary - Patricia Wittberg, CA 303G, 274-4478, email: pwittber@iupui.edu
Alternate - David Strong, CA 301B, 278-1138, email: dastrong@iupui.edu

To declare your major in Sociology, visit the School of Liberal Arts, Office of Student Affairs, in CA 401 for the proper paperwork!