Advising for Sociology Majors
Major Advisors
All of the full-time faculty in the Sociology Department may serve as major advisors. Typically, students choose an advisor they know well or who shares their interests. Many faculty have information on teaching and research interests posted on their web pages, accessible from the department's faculty directory. To meet with a faculty member, just schedule an appointment with your intended advisor or stop by during his or her office hours.
Preparing for Your Advising Appointment
Complete a major declaration form [pdf] to the best of your ability before you come to your advising appointment. Make sure that you have selected courses that fulfill not only the major requirements but also your COLL requirements for graduation, all totaling at least 120 credit hours. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs has a worksheet [pdf] to make this easier.
During your meeting, you will discuss your course plan, make necessary corrections, and your advisor will sign the form. If you have selected an advisor that shares your interests, he or she will be able to suggest coursework or research opportunities that you might enjoy. It is important to cultivate a relationship with your advisor, because he or she will become an excellent source of information and a possible reference when you apply to graduate school or for sociology-related job.
Important Deadlines
Early September - Did you know that you should begin research Study Abroad options one year before you plan to go abroad? Attend a Study Abroad workshop with the Global Education Office now to explore your options!
Oct. 15 - priority deadline to apply for a Semester Research Grant through the Charles Center
Rolling deadline - Research in Motion grant from the Charles Center to present research at a conference or travel for research
Dec. 1 - final deadline to apply for a Semester Research Grant through the Charles Center
Dec. 1 - deadline for the Woody Internships in Museum Studies, the City Research Scholars internships, and the Fellowship Internships in Journalism, all offered by the Charles Center
January - deadline for juniors to submit an Honors application to the Sociology department
Feb. 17 - deadline to apply for Summer Research Grants for Mentored Research through the Charles Center
Feb. 17 - deadline to apply for Honors Fellowships through the Charles Center
March 1 - deadline to apply for summer and fall Research and Community Fellowships with the Social Justice Policy Initiative
April 1 - deadline to apply for a fall 4 credit Journalism Seminar with the Pulitzer Center
