Sociology Major (BA)

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form  or Inter-College Transfer Form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete at least 30 credits from nine to ten courses including one introductory course, two theory and research courses, one social statistics course, four to five electives, and one senior capstone course.

Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major. The senior capstone may not be taken pass/fail.
Residency: At least 15 credits for the major must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course limitations: No more than one directed study and one internship course may be applied toward the major.
Course reuse: Students with a second major in criminal justice may only use SOCIOL 101 and 351 toward the second major.

Course Requirements