The major in sociology fosters innovation, communication, and critical thinking skills and a sociology degree provides students strong research, data analysis, writing, and reading skills, as well as an ability to work with diverse groups. Students will learn how sociologists go about answering questions such as: Why do some people use drugs? How can we improve the institution and delivery of medicine, and control over health care costs? How do students’ race, social class, and gender affect their school experiences?
The Sociology Program at the University of Miami provides students an excellent foundation for employment and graduate study in a variety of fields including environmental studies, medicine, public health, law, business, social work, and, of course, sociology. Famous sociology majors include First Lady Michelle Obama, President Ronald Reagan, and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A minimum of 31 credits in Sociology is required for the major including:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology |
(3 credits) |
SOC 210 Introduction to Social Research |
(3 credits) |
SOC 211 Quantitative Methods for Sociologists |
(3 credits) |
SOC 212 Quantitative Methods Lab |
(1 credit) |
SOC 401 Sociological Theory |
(3 credits) |
two of the following three courses:
SOC 301 Social Organization |
(3 credits) |
SOC 302 Social Psychology |
(3 credits) |
SOC 303 Social Inequalities |
(3 credits) |
Four other courses offered by the Department for a total of 12 credits.
Sociology as a discipline provides an excellent supplement to a number of other fields of study. As a result, sociology can serve as a supporting minor for many other fields of study. Some of the more popular majors that often accompany a minor in sociology include: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Psychology, and Geography.
A minimum of 15 credits in Sociology is required for the minor including:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology |
(3 credits) |
Four other courses offered by the Department, two of which must be 300-level or higher, for a total of 12 credits.
Sociology major requirements are the same whether sociology is the sole major or part of a double major. Common double majors are Sociology and Communication and Sociology and Psychology. Students majoring in Sociology may double-major in Criminology. For more information, click here.