Students in the Inequality, Race, and Society concentration gain a broad understanding of the ways in which inequality, race, and various forms of discrimination shape society. Inequality will be considered on numerous dimensions including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.
Requirements and coursework
There are no prerequisites for the Sociology major. Completing either a first-year seminar or one introductory course by the end of the sophomore year is recommended.
For admission to the intensive major, candidates should indicate interest to the DUS by registration period in the spring for the fall term of their senior year.
No more than two introductory courses in any department or program may count toward the total. Up to four courses relevant to the concentration (i.e. economic processes and/or their social dimension) may be drawn from outside the Sociology department with approval from the DUS.
Requirements for the concentration are:
- Thirteen term courses (including the senior requirement)
- 1 Introductory Sociology Course (1000 level) (or other similar course with approval of DUS)
- One course in sociological theory (SOCY 2001 or 2002)
- One course in research design (SOCY 2100), usually completed in spring of junior year
- One course in a social science methodology (e.g., S&DS 1000, 1100, or 3630).
- Five courses related to race or inequality, up to two from outside the department
- The senior requirements, integrating research on race and/or inequality
