The Sociology concentration exposes students to a broad range of the most important issues in the social sciences: race, class, and gender in the United States, social and political development, economic sociology, the individual and society, and social policy. In addition, the concentration features a strong set of courses in the areas of statistics, methodology, and social theory. Sociology is an especially appropriate concentration for students who seek to develop the writing and analytical skills necessary for success after Brown University - including in graduate school, law school, and a variety of fields in the private and public sectors.
Nine courses in sociology are required:
1. An introductory course: SO 1, 2, 13, 15, 17, or 20
5. One undergraduate or, with permission, graduate seminar
6. Three 100-level sociology courses and one additional sociology course beyond the introductory level
Students are encouraged to meet with the undergraduate advisor to discuss how to personally tailor their own unique sociology concentration program. With advisor consent, students may substitute other courses for those listed above.
The honors program in sociology offers an excellent opportunity for students who seek to pursue independent and original research during their senior year. Entry into the honors program requires a grade of "A" in at least one half of all sociology courses. Honors students must write a thesis under the guidance of a sociology faculty advisor. In addition, they must enroll in SO 198 and SO 199 (independent research courses) as well as SO 195, the senior honors thesis.
Page last updated in April, 2006.