Undergraduate Program

Welcome to the Undergraduate website for the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota! We urge you to get to know your Sociology Department so you can feel a part of it and make full use of its resources. Our program offers a wide range of options to our student population. First-time visitors may want to check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.

General Information/FAQs

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For Prospective Students

Declaring a major in Sociology
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For Current Students

Sociology Majors Handbook
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Undergraduate Sociological Association
Honors Program in Sociology
Study Abroad Options
Scholarships and Awards
Internship Opportunities
Department Committee Representative
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities
Renowned Sociologists

Undergraduate News

• Change in Fall 2008 for Soc 3801: Social Research Methods

  Please note that starting with Fall 2008, SOC 3801: Social Research
  Methods will no longer be a writing intensive designated course. We
  will continue to have many writing intensive course options.

  December 12th, 2007

• New Undergraduate Capstone Research Award

  Through the generous support of an anonymous donor, the Department of Sociology has awarded four undergraduate research awards of $3,000 to senior Sociology majors conducting original research as part of their capstone projects.

  December 10th, 2007

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