To declare a major in Sociology, simply complete the following steps:

  1. Click on the Declaration of Major Form button below. (Link leaves site.)
  2. Fill out the Declaration of Major Form.
  3. Submit the Declaration of Major Form.

What happens next?

  1. An undergraduate faculty advisor will receive your submitted request to declare sociology as a major and will review your unofficial transcript.
  2. Within approximately 5-7 days, you will receive a detailed email from the sociology faculty advisor with your assessment.
  3. Your request to declare sociology as a major will be approved (unless otherwise stated) and filed as part of your student record.
  4. You have officially declared sociology as a major, WELCOME to the sociology department!

If you plan to complete your degree 100% online, you may want to consider opting into online program pricing. After declaring the Sociology major above, complete these steps:

  1. Read the the details for online program pricing to make sure you qualify and that online program pricing is the best option for your situation. If it is, continue to step 2. Please note that this major is a program that can be completed entirely online whether or not you opt into online program pricing.
  2. Complete the opt in form at the bottom of the online program page (same link as in #1).

Undergraduate Faculty Advisors

  • Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies, Sociology
  • Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Director, LGBT Studies Program
  • Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Assistant Professor, Sociology

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