The application is online. Go to the Sociology
Major Application now.
Courses taken in the US that have a sociology prefix generally
can be used toward the sociology major at the UW. Remember
that you must complete a minimum of 25 credits of UW sociology
courses. For more information go to Information
for Transfer Students.
Like most large departments at the UW, sociology does not
offer a minor. However, you can take 20 or more credits in
sociology and highlight this on your resume with “concentration
in sociology.”
At this point, we do not offer department-sponsored study
abroad programs. However, you can participate in programs
run by other UW departments and receive credit through them.
You can also study with a UW affiliate or non-affiliate program.
When you complete the program, bring us the necessary materials
and we will evaluate whether the credits can apply to sociology.
For more information go to Study
Abroad Credit.
If you do not complete the work within one quarter, the "I"
will convert to a 0.0. The instructor can still change the
grade up to one year after the course was taken.
You will need to fill out a Petition
to Re-take a Required Course and meet with an advisor.
Make sure you explain your situation in specific detail on
the form.
Courses graded with the S/NS option cannot be used for major
requirements or general skill requirements (e.g. VLPA, NW,
etc.). Courses taken as S/NS can only be used as general elective
credits. Please note that S/NS, which you select through MyUW,
is different than C/NC which is a grading policy designated
by the department before classes begin. C/NC courses
can count toward major requirements with some restrictions.
For more information click
here.
The department offers a senior year Sociology Honors Program
for students who maintain a sociology GPA of at least 3.5
and cumulative UW GPA of 3.3. Applications are due in May.
For more information go to the Sociology
Honors Program.
If you have earned 125 or more credits and expect to graduate
within the next four quarters, you will need to fill out a
graduation application with one of the sociology advisors.
Go to the Sociology Advising
Office for contact information.
GSP allows you to be the first to register for two quarters
before you graduate. Make sure you fill out a graduation application
with an adviser 2-3 quarters before you graduate to take advantage
of GSP. For more information on GSP deadlines click
here.
Yes. Please note that if you plan to attend the UW Commencement
and the Sociology Graduation Celebration, you will need to
register for each separately. For registration information
go to UW
Commencement and go to the Sociology
Graduation Celebration.
If you have already formulated your career goals, a double
major or minor might be helpful if it provides a stronger
foundation for the particular field you wish to enter in combination
with your current major. Please note that along with their
own criteria, graduate schools look for high GPAs, excellent
recommendations from faculty, high GRE scores, and excellent
work samples, so focus your energy where it counts.
Contrary to popular opinion, there are job opportunities for
liberal arts majors at the baccalaureate level. Discovering
these opportunities involves a search process. Employers highly
value basic skills in writing, analysis, critical thinking,
and understanding people and institutions in our society.
Do not underestimate your potential to do interesting and
rewarding work.
Check out the American Sociological
Association's guide, Careers in Sociology for current
and prospective sociology majors.
Famous
Sociology Majors
Martin Luther King Jr.
Robin Williams
Jesse Jackson
Debra Winger
It is never too early to explore career options. Take advantage
of the Dependable Strengths Workshop offered by the Center
for Career Services, as well as their resume development
and interview techniques workshops. Also, check into
the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and the Strong
Interest Inventory assessments at the Student
Counseling Center.
Contact the Sociology Advising
Office with your questions. You can reach the office through
email, asksoc@u.washington.edu,
or by phone: 206-543-5396.
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