As of 2008-2009, the Department of Sociology has eliminated its formal undergraduate emphases and has moved towards a more flexible curriculum. Courses that were previously associated with the four emphases--applied sociology, criminology, general sociology, and health and again--are still offered as part of the regular curriculum. The new structure will allow students more options for shaping their individual programs of study around a core curriculum of sociological methods and theory, in consultation with a sociology advisor.
Admission to the major in Sociology is limited. In keeping with Northern Illinois University's commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, the restrictions on admission to the programs described below are carefully administered to ensure that students from underrepresented groups who are seeking admission to a program are given the opportunity to accomplish that goal. The university attempts to fulfill societal needs by admitting students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. The admission criteria are applied to limited admissions programs to ensure that all of the students admitted to such a program will have achieved above a determined level.
See Limited Admissions for current requirements.
Before formally applying for admission to the major program in the Department of Sociology, a student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.00 and have completed the following courses, with a grade of C or better in each:
For B.A. students
For B.S. students
*Available for general education credit.