Sample Degree Pathway for Sociology - Policy and 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 (Diversity and Cultural Awareness - DCA) | 3 |
| MATH.xxxx | Math Perspective - MATH.1110/1510 recommended (MATH) | 3 |
| WLxx.xxxx | Language 1 and Culture | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI.2010 | Foundations of Social Analysis (Written and Oral Communication - WOC) | 3 |
| SOCI.xxxx | Policy and Social Problems Elective2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Sciences with Lab Perspective (SCL) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Language 3 and Culture /
World Ready Elective4 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI.3210 | Classical Social Theory (Social Responsibility and Ethics - SRE) | 3 |
| SOCI.3xxx | Policy and Social Problems Elective2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Language 4 and Culture /
World Ready Elective4 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI.3220 | Contemporary Social Theory | 3 |
| SOCI.4020 | Quantitative Methods for Social Research (Information Literacy - IL), (Quantitative Literacy - QL) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Perspective (STEM) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | World Ready Elective4 / Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI.4030 | Qualitative Methods for Social Research (Applied and Integrative Learning - AIL), (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - CTPS) | 3 |
| SOCI.3xxx | Policy and Social Problems Elective2 | 3 |
| SOCI.xxxx | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
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.2110 Sociology of American Education
- SOCI.2130 Sociology of Immigration
- SOCI.2170 Social Movements
- SOCI.2250 Sociology of Disability
- SOCI.2450 Introduction to Labor Studies
- SOCI.2710 Sociology of Work
- SOCI.3410 Wealth Status and Power
- 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.