Sociology Major

Requirements for the Major in Sociology

Nine courses: SOC 051 PO , SOC 102 PO , SOC 154 PO , SOC 190 PO and five sociology electives, are required for the sociology major. Generally, students take SOC 051 PO early in their programs; SOC 102 PO in the sophomore or junior year; SOC 154 PO in the junior year; and SOC 190 PO in the senior year. Core courses must be taken at Pomona and all required courses must be taken for a letter grade. At least three sociology electives should be taken at The Claremont Colleges. Exceptions will be by department chair approval only. Students majoring in sociology are required to have a sociology advisor. The department strongly encourages its majors to pursue Study Abroad and it will work with students to locate a program that matches their interests. Students interested in pursuing graduate study in Sociology are urged to take one class in quantitative methods, statistics, or the equivalent.

Requirements for the Major in Sociology and Public Policy Analysis

The Sociology/Public Policy Analysis Major is offered in conjunction with the Public Policy Analysis Program. See public policy analysis section for course requirements.

Requirements for the Major in Sociology and Gender & Women’s Studies

In conjunction with the Gender & Women’s Studies Program, there is a joint major in Sociology/Gender & Women’s Studies that combines the core curriculum in sociology with perspectives on women and gender, including interdisciplinary approaches.
Four core gender & women’s studies courses, one course in feminist theory, three electives in GWS, SOC 051 PO , SOC 102 PO , SOC 154 PO and three sociology electives are required.