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Religion and SociologyMajor


Degree AwardedBA
Hours To Complete48 - 56
Courses Required15
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Requirements

A minimum of forty-eight hours (fifteen courses) as follows:

  1. Sixteen hours (five courses): One tradition-specific course in religion (with approval of adviser); Religion 300; Sociology 201, 214, or 245; Sociology 355 (or 355W); and QTM100.

  2. Twenty-six hours (eight courses) from the two departments: Religion 490W; three courses in the Religion Department, two at the 300 level or higher; four courses in the Sociology Department, including Sociology 333 or Sociology 221; Sociology 457W; and two Sociology courses at the 200 level or higher.

  3. Six hours (two courses): Two courses from either or both of the departments, at least one at the 200 level or higher.

The course work of individual students should be organized in consultation with an adviser.

Honors in the joint major may be earned by satisfying the honors requirements of either department.