This is a sample degree plan for students pursuing a double major in politics and sociology. All students must consult with an advisor in making course selections that meet their individual needs. Students pursuing a double major in politics and sociology should consider completing a full semester studying abroad, and should consult with faculty advisors in both politics and sociology early in their program to plan effectively.
Year One |
Fall |
Spring |
EN 101 – Composition I |
EN 102 Composition II |
POL 102 – International Relations |
POL 103 – Comparative Politics |
SOC 131 – Principles of Sociology in Global Perspective |
Introductory History (HI) |
PH 100 – Introduction to Philosophy |
TRS 100 – Theological Inquiry |
University elective |
University elective |
Year Two |
Fall |
Spring |
POL 210 – Western Political Concepts I |
Politics elective |
POL 250 – Research and Writing |
Introductory Literature (LT-1) |
POL 230 – American Policy Process |
Introductory Psychology or Economics (SS-1) |
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) |
SOC 251 – Working for Justice, Working for Change |
SOC 203 – The Global Village |
Politics elective |
Year Three |
Fall |
Spring |
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) |
SOC 351 – Addressing Injustice: Research Methods |
Politics elective |
Politics elective |
Math (MT) |
Politics elective |
SOC 350 – Social Justice |
Sociology elective |
Sociology elective |
Natural Science (NS) with a lab |
Year Four |
Fall |
Spring |
POL 400 – Internship |
POL 420 – Senior Seminar |
Politics elective |
SOC 497 – Community Engagement Experience |
Sociology elective |
Sociology elective |
Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) |
Politics elective |
SOC 495 Senior Practicum |
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) |