Major Requirements

Students majoring in Sociology develop their programs in cooperation with a departmental faculty advisor. The faculty advisor to whom you are assigned (or whom you request ) will work with you during your stay at CCSU. Your advisor will sign your registration forms during the Fall and Spring registration periods. It is suggested that you meet with your advisor two or three weeks before these registration periods. Your advisor will assist you in selecting appropriate Sociology courses and courses in other disciplines related to your particular Sociology program. He or she will also assist you by providing answers to questions you may have about the Sociology major, University course requirements, and career options and objectives. To be assigned an advisor, contact Sophia Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Sociology Department; Maria Sanford Hall - Room # 304; 860-832-3135.

The requirements for the major in Sociology were changed in 2003. Students who are new to Central as of September 2003 or who declare Sociology as a major after September 1, 2003 will be required to complete the current requirements. Students who declared Sociology as a major between Fall of 1999 and the Fall of 2003 may complete the previous program requirements. Students who declared Sociology as a major prior to the fall of 1999 may complete the major under the early program. All students may elect to complete the program using the current requirements.

For Students admitted to Central for Fall 2003 or for those who declare Sociology as a major after September 1, 2003: The Sociology Program requires 40 credit hours in Sociology, including seven "core" courses that enable students to develop the basic conceptual perspectives and research skills of the discipline. The "core" courses are SOC 110, Introductory Sociology; SOC 210, Sociological Inquiry; SOC 212, Race, Class and Gender; SOC 300, Sociological Theory; SOC 310 Research Methods; either SOC 410, Quantitative Analysis or SOC 412 Qualitative Analysis; and SOC 495, Passages and Prospects. Students additionally select seven elective courses in Sociology, which must include at least four courses at either the junior (300) or senior (400) level.. In addition to the 40 hours in Sociology, students are required to take STAT 215, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Students should note that the prerequisite for STAT 215 is either: 1) completion of MATH 101 (or more advanced math course) with a grade of C- or higher; or 2) passing the Math Placement Exam.

For Students who declared Sociology as a major between September 1, 1999 and September 1, 2003: The Sociology Program requires 39 credit hours in Sociology, including six "core" courses that enable students to develop the basic conceptual perspectives and research skills of the discipline. The "core" courses are SOC 110, Introductory Sociology; SOC 210, Sociological Inquiry; SOC 212, Race, Class and Gender (or SOC 225 Social Stratification); SOC 300 (formerly SOC 217), Sociological Theory; SOC 310 (formerly SOC 222) Research Methods; either SOC 410, Quantitative Analysis or SOC 412 Qualitative Analysis. Students additionally select seven elective courses in Sociology, which must include at least four courses at either the junior (300) or senior (400) level.. In addition to the 40 hours in Sociology, students are required to take STAT 215, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Students should note that the prerequisite for STAT 215 is either: 1) completion of MATH 101 (or more advanced math course) with a grade of C- or higher; or 2) passing the Math Placement Exam.

For Students who declared Sociology as a major prior to 1999 (Please note: students who began the program many years ago may need to fulfill a still earlier set of requirements. Please see an advisor to discuss this possibility) . The Sociology Program requires requires 33 credit hours (11 courses) in Sociology, including four "core" courses that enable students to develop basic conceptual perspectives and research skills of the discipline. The "core" courses are SOC 110, Introductory Sociology; SOC 217 (or SOC 300), Sociological Theory; SOC 222 (or SOC 310), Research Methods; and SOC 225, Social Stratification (SOC 225 is no longer offered. Students needing this requirement may take SOC 212 and complete a course substitution form). Students additionally select seven elective courses, including four at the junior (300) and/or senior (400) levels and three at any level. In addition to the 33 hours in Sociology, students are required to take STAT 215, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Students should note that the prerequisite for STAT 215 is either: 1) completion of MATH 101 with a grade of C- or higher; or 2) passing the Math Placement Exam. Students must complete all of their Sociology courses with grades of C- or better, and must receive a passing grade (D- or better) in STAT 215. Those who do not will be required to repeat courses until they attain this basic minimum standard.

MINORS IN SOCIOLOGY: Students are required to take 18 hours of course work in Sociology, including SOC 110, Introductory Sociology and SOC 212, Race, Class and Gender. Of the remaining 12 credits, 6 must be at the 300 or 400 level. .