{"id":647,"date":"2021-11-09T10:35:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T16:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?post_type=program&#038;p=647"},"modified":"2025-04-18T09:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:27:56","slug":"sociology-ba","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/academics\/sociology-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"Sociology, BA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Sociology, BA                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BA<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p class=\"intro\">Everyone is part of multiple social groups. Your local community, your ethnic group, your religious organization, your workplace, your team, your family - these are all examples of groups to which you might belong. The Sociology major at 51ÁÔÆæ offers students a chance to better understand these groups and the people within them. Students explore the social causes and consequences of human behavior, including topics such as political movements, population shifts, housing patterns, racism, gender inequality, the legal system, crime, families, sexuality, workplace organization, food cultures, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro\">51ÁÔÆæ students in Sociology can customize their major. Beyond the core courses that all majors take, students have many electives to choose from. They can take a broad array of courses or become more specialized by choosing electives focused around particular topics of interest. Our graduates are known for their strong knowledge of the field as well as exceptional technical skills that are highly desirable. Sociology is a social science and relies on data, statistics and research to form theories and draw conclusions. Students in 51ÁÔÆæ's Sociology program learn how to process, analyze and synthesize large volumes of information in a logical and consistent manner using the latest software tools, a skill that has gotten them noticed by employers from businesses and government agencies that rely on data to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro\">Sociology is also one of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s majors available entirely online for students that wish to earn their degree from a distance. All classes required for the major can be taken online, or students can mix-and-match and take some online and some traditional classes. Many sociology courses are cross-listed with other certificate programs and interdepartmental majors.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">Interested in a student perspective? <a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/s\/Sociology\/ETiQojD2X1lGm0Nz2JmYTt8BMGLr4QGYHa1mfW0xt9Z3FQ?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&amp;e=FFRNYK\">Check out this video<\/a> made by 51ÁÔÆæ sociology students about why they chose to study sociology. (Note: 51ÁÔÆæ credentials are needed to view the video.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\"><strong>Cost and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/career-resources-job-outcomes\/\">Career Resources and Job Outcomes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/declare-your-major\/\" rel=\"\">Declare a Major<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-why-study-sociology-at-uwm-nbsp\"><strong>Why study Sociology at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customize your major<\/strong>. Take a broad range of courses or develop a specialization in areas such as social inequality, law and society, the sociology of gender or urban sociology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn skills employers need and value.<\/strong> Sociology relies on data, statistics and research to form theories and draw conclusions. You will learn to analyze large volumes of information in a logical and consistent manner using the latest software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility.<\/strong> Our program is available completely online. Or you can take some courses online and others in-person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--white uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/undergraduate-online-education\/\" rel=\"\">Is an Online Major Right for You?<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--white uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/scholarships-and-awards\/\" rel=\"\">Scholarships and Awards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-6273\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major.jpg\" \n                alt=\"person on couch looking at laptop\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-sociology-major-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-sociology-major-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-sociology-major-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-sociology-major-online-options\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Online Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-sociology-major-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">Listed below are the requirements for the Sociology major. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must also satisfy all university and college general degree requirements. Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. We encourage you to consult your advisor regularly to ensure you stay on track towards earning your degree. You can read more about the degree requirements on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/advising\/degree-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L&amp;S Degree Requirements<\/a> web pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2><a name=\"major\"><\/a>Sociology\u00a0Major Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Students must complete at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at 51ÁÔÆæ. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work.<\/p>\n<p>The major in sociology requires a minimum of 30 credits including the following:<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Required<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Statistical Thinking in Sociology <sup>1,2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 361\">SOCIOL\u00a0361<\/a><\/td><td>Research Methods in Sociology (satisfies L&amp;S research requirement)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 375\">SOCIOL\u00a0375<\/a><\/td><td>Social Theory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Additional Requirements<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select 21 additional credits<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">21<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PSYCH 210\">PSYCH\u00a0210<\/a><\/span> shall be accepted as a substitute for\u00a0<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to 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 <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span> requirement.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span> fulfills the College of Letters &amp; Science &quot;Mathematics and Formal Reasoning&quot; requirement <strong>AND<\/strong> the 51ÁÔÆæ Quantitative Literacy - B (QL-B) requirement.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n<p>At least 15 credits must be in upper-division (300 level and above) sociology courses taken in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n<p>Students in the Schools of Education and Social Welfare should consult their programs regarding social science requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Sociology courses often are cross-listed with several certificate programs and interdepartmental majors.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-sociology-major-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<advisingtext name=\"Advising\">\n\n<h2>Declare Your Sociology Major<\/h2>\n<p>Advising for the major takes place within the department by a faculty member. Click on &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/declare-your-major\/\">Declare Your Major<\/a>&quot; to fill out the online request to join the program. Once you complete a request, it will be assigned to a Letters &amp; Science academic advisor. They will follow up with you about your declaration request.\u00a0After your request to declare sociology as a major is approved (unless otherwise stated) it will be filed as part of your student record. Within approximately 5-7 days, a sociology faculty advisor will review your unofficial transcript and you will receive a detailed email with your assessment to let you know exactly where you are in your progress toward the degree. If you are unable to complete the online request form or for any other questions, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sociology@uwm.edu\">sociology@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All students are cautioned to consult their Letters &amp; Science academic advisor AND their major advisor prior to each registration period to ensure they understand all requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who have not started classes at 51ÁÔÆæ yet who wish to change their major should contact our admissions counselor at <a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n <h2>Letters &amp; Science Advising<\/h2> <p>During your time at 51ÁÔÆæ, you may have multiple members of your success team, including advisors, peer mentors and success coaches. Letters &amp; Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&amp;S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.<\/p> <p>College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.<\/li> \t<li>Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.<\/li> \t<li>Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.<\/li> \t<li>Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.<\/li> \t<li>Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Help you\u00a0understand major requirements and course offerings in the department.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.<\/li> \t<li>Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. 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