Listed below are the requirements for the Sociology major. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must also satisfy all of the university general education requirements and the College of Letters & Science breadth and other degree requirements. Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. You are strongly advised to consult your advisor to ensure you stay on track towards a degree. Read more about the degree requirements on the L&S Degree Requirements web pages.
Sociology Major Requirements
Students must complete at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at UWM. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work.
The major in sociology requires a minimum of 30 credits including the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| SOCIOL 261 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking in Sociology 1,2 | 3 |
| SOCIOL 361 | Research Methods in Sociology (satisfies L&S research requirement) | 3 |
| SOCIOL 375 | Social Theory | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Select 21 additional credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | PSYCH 210 shall be accepted as a substitute for SOCIOL 261 to fulfill the statistics requirement for students majoring in Sociology. With the approval of the undergraduate advisor, majors may substitute a different elementary statistics course from another discipline for the SOCIOL 261 requirement. |
| 2 | SOCIOL 261 fulfills the College of Letters & Science "Mathematics and Formal Reasoning" requirement AND the UWM Quantitative Literacy - B (QL-B) requirement. |
At least 15 credits must be in upper-division (300 level and above) sociology courses taken in residence at UWM.
Students in the Schools of Education and Social Welfare should consult their programs regarding social science requirements.
Sociology courses often are cross-listed with several certificate programs and interdepartmental majors.