The Sociology Major
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
at Fordham College Lincoln Center
About the Sociology Major and Minor
What is Sociology?
Sociology is the study of social life - ranging from the analysis of passing encounters between individuals on a city street to the examination of current trends in globalization. The scope of the discipline is extremely broad, allowing for a variety of interests and curiosities to be integrated.
“What can I do with a BA in sociology?” is a typical question asked by undergraduate students. As a strong liberal arts major, a BA in sociology is excellent preparation for future graduate work, as well as a variety of positions throughout the business, social service, and government worlds. For more information on the sociology major and the world of opportunities offered by the discipline, we encourage you to visit the website for the American Sociological Association (www.asanet.org) or to stop by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology here at Lincoln Center (Lowenstein 916).
Requirements for the Sociology Major and Minor
The sociology MAJOR consists of 9 courses:
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociological Theory OR Inequality in America
- Social Science Statistics OR Research Methods
- Six elective courses
The sociology MINOR consists of 6 courses:
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociological Theory OR Inequality in America
- Social Science Statistics OR Research Methods
- Three elective courses
Students are required to take Introduction to Sociology and are encouraged to take both Social Science Statistics and Research Methods
Majors are encouraged to form a concentration in the field and integrate course work with field experience (e.g., an internship or a tutorial)
The department offers an accelerated M.A. program to attain the BA and MA in sociology in five years - students must have at least a GPA of 3.2 to apply to this program
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
Lowenstein 916
113 W. 60th Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6391
FAX: (212) 636-7153
