Sample Degree Pathway for Sociology - Policy & Social Problems Concentration
For students who entered fall 2021 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| FAHS.1090 | First Year Experience Seminar1 | 1 |
| SOCI.1010 | Introduction to Sociology (DCA) | 3 |
| MATH.xxxx | Mathematics (MATH.1110/1510 recommended) (MATH) | 3 |
| WLxx.xxxx | Language 1 and Culture | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI.4xxx | Sociology Capstone3 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
1Required for entering Freshmen.
2Policy and Social Problems Electives:
Students take three Policy and Social Problems electives. Two of the electives must be at the 3000 level.
- SOCI.2050 Public Sociology
- SOCI.2130 Sociology of Immigration
- SOCI.2170 Social Movements
- SOCI.2450 Introduction to Labor Studies
- SOCI.3200 Community Service
- SOCI.3450 Urban Sociology
- SOCI.3620 Social Welfare Policy
- SOCI.4040 Learning from the Field
- SOCI.5150 Social Policy and Inequalities
3Choose one from the following:
- SOCI.4040 Learning from the Field
- SOCI.4050 Feminist Methodologies
- SOCI.4840 Internship I
- SOCI.4950 Thesis in Sociology
4World Ready Language Track (WR track) requires successful completion of a two course sequence in a World Language (depending on placement) and three approved courses on the culture/history/literature/film related to that language, but taught in English. (Total of 15 credits.) For detailed information refer to Policies - Language Requirements in the undergraduate catalog.
A major in Sociology consists of 36 to 45 credits with at least 21 credits at the 3000 level or above (includes required and elective courses in the major). Note: students may not exceed the maximum of 45 credits of Sociology Department courses. At least 75 credits must be earned outside of the major including Core Curriculum requirements and free electives.
Students transferring to the college and wishing to major in Sociology must make individual arrangements with the department chairperson regarding satisfaction of major course requirements.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty adviser to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.
See the catalog policy for details.