Major Requirements
The requirements were updated as of Summer 2020. The requirements for the major changed in the summer of 2020. If you declared your major prior to that, you are responsible for fulfilling the old requirements. Your degree requirements are listed clearly on your Degree Works page but don't hesitate to get in touch with Prof. Halling if you have questions: mhalling@hunter.cuny.edu
- 30 credits total:
- Introduction to Sociology (SOC 10100)
- Sociological Theory (SOC 22400)
- Introduction to Research Methods (SOC 24000)
- Social Statistics (SOC 24100)
- Sociological Capstone (SOC 470)
- 6 credits of upper level sociology courses (SOC 300/400)
- 9 credits in any level
**The requirements for the major changed in summer 2020. If you declared your major prior to that, you are responsible for fulfilling the old requirements. Your degree requirements are listed clearly on your Degree Works page, but please contact Prof. Halling if you have questions: mhalling@hunter.cuny.edu
Students also have the option of focusing their studies in one of our department’s Areas of Concentration, although they are not required to do so. These seven areas were selected on the basis of our faculty members’ research expertise and the depth of course offerings available. See the Areas of Concentration page for more information about these areas and their affiliated courses and faculty.
Major Requirement Checklist
Core Courses (all required)
SOC 10100
SOC 22400
SOC 24000
SOC 24100
SOC 47000
Minor Requirement Checklist
Upper Level Elective Courses (select two)
SOC 301 Medical Sociology
SOC 307 Migration
SOC 309 Social Movements and Social Change
SOC 311 Population Dynamics
SOC 313 Consumer Behavior
SOC 314 Culture and Consumption
SOC 315 Work and Society
SOC 317 Class, Status, and Power
SOC 318 Sociology of Human Rights in Latin America
SOC 319 Criminology
SOC 320 Law, Society and Civil Rights
SOC 321 Sociology of Organizations
SOC 325 Seminar In Selected Problems of Sociology
SOC 331, 332 Field Placement and Independent Study
SOC 345 Sociology of Knowledge, Science & Technology
SOC 350 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC 360 Feminist Social Theory
SOC 361 Development and Modernization
SOC 362 Sociology of Islam
SOC 363 Social Change and Social Planning
SOC 371, 372 Independent Study
SOC 425 Seminar in Selected Problems of Sociology
SOC 441 Advanced Research Methods
SOC 461 Comparative Ethnic and Race Relations
SOC 471-472 Honors
SOC 473-474 Honors Seminar
SOC 498 Internship
Any Level Elective Courses (select three)
SOC 201 The Family
SOC 203 Education
SOC 205 Religion
SOC 207 Leisure, Recreation, and Sports
SOC 209 Arts in Modern Society
SOC 211 Urban Sociology
SOC 213 Political Sociology
SOC 215 Occupations and Professions
SOC 217 Ethnic and Race Relations
SOC 218 Social Inequality
SOC 219 American Society
SOC 225 Seminar In Selected Problems of Sociology
SOC 231 Introduction to Social Work Profession
SOC 235 Community Organization and Action
SOC 237 Social Welfare Policy
SOC 239 Child Welfare
SOC 251 Interpersonal Behavior
SOC 253 Deviance and Social Control
SOC 255 Youth and Adulthood
SOC 257 Sex and Gender Roles
SOC 259 Mass Media, Communication and Public Opinion
SOC 301 Medical Sociology
SOC 307 Migration
SOC 309 Social Movements and Social Change
SOC 311 Population Dynamics
SOC 313 Consumer Behavior
SOC 315 Work and Society
SOC 314 Culture and Consumption
SOC 317 Class, Status, and Power
SOC 318 Sociology of Human Rights in Latin America
SOC 319 Criminology
SOC 320 Law, Society and Civil Rights
SOC 321 Sociology of Organizations
SOC 325 Seminar In Selected Problems of Sociology
SOC 331, 332 Field Placement and Independent Study
SOC 345 Sociology of Knowledge, Science & Technology
SOC 350 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC 360 Feminist Social Theory
SOC 362 Sociology of Islam
SOC 361 Development and Modernization
SOC 363 Social Change and Social Planning
SOC 371, 372 Independent Study
SOC 425 Seminar in Selected Problems of Sociology
SOC 441 Advanced Research Methods
SOC 461 Comparative Ethnic and Race Relations
SOC 471-472 Honors
SOC 473-474 Honors Seminar
SOC 498 Internship
Please note that this checklist is simply a guide; students should contact an advisor should they have any questions/concerns.