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Majoring and Minoring

For course planning and requirement tracking, please use the Sociology Major Undergraduate Course Checklist.

For a list of current course offerings in sociology at Columbia and Barnard, see the Courses page.

Requirements for the Major

Core Courses:
SOCI W1000 The Social World (4 points)
SOCI W3000 Social Theory (4 points)
SOCI W3010 Methods for Social Research (4 points)

Electives:
6 courses in the Department of Sociology, including at least 3 lecture courses (2000 or 3000 level, 3 points each) and at least 2 seminars (4 points each). The 6th course can be either a lecture course or a seminar. For students taking the 2-semester Senior Seminar, the 6th course must be a seminar.

For questions about double-counting and courses from other schools applying towards the major, contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Teresa Sharpe at [email protected].

 

Requirements for the Minor

Core Courses:
SOCI W1000 The Social World (4 points)
SOCI W3000 Social Theory (4 points)

Electives:
3 electives in sociology (3 or 4 point electives)

 

Requirements for the Concentration

Core Courses:
SOCI W1000 The Social World (3 points)
SOCI W3000 Social Theory (4 points)
SOCI W3010 Methods for Social Research (4 points)

Electives:
3 courses in the Department of Sociology, including 1 seminar.

*The concentration is only available to students who started at Columbia before Fall of 2024. For students starting in the Fall of 2024 and after, please look at information about the Minor.