Loyola University Maryland

Department of Sociology

Typical Course Sequence

Current as of catalogue year 2022-2023.

A typical program of courses for the sociology major follows. Required sociology courses are in bold

Freshman Year

Fall Term

  • SC 100 - Introduction to Sociology or
  • SC 201 - Self and Society or
  • SC 202 - Social Power and Social Change or
  • SC 203 - Globalization and Society
  • WR 100 - Effective Writing
  • Fine Arts Core
  • Language Core
  • Elective

Spring Term

  • EN 101 - The Art of Reading
  • HS 100-Level Course
  • SC 100 - Introduction to Sociology or
  • SC 201 - Self and Society or
  • SC 202 - Social Power and Social Change or
  • SC 203 - Globalization and Society
  • Language Core or
  • Elective
  • Math/Science Core

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

  • PL 201 - Foundations of Philosophy
  • SC 100 - Introduction to Sociology or
  • SC 201 - Self and Society or
  • SC 202 - Social Power and Social Change or
  • SC 203 - Globalization and Society
  • ST 110 - Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
  • EN 200-Level or HS 200-Level Course
  • Sociology Elective

Spring Term

  • TH 201 - Theology Matters
  • Sociology Elective
  • Sociology Elective
  • Math/Science Core
  • Elective

Junior Year

Fall Term

  • SC 342 - Social Research Methods or
  • SC 355 - Sociological Theory
  • PL 200-Level or TH 200-Level Course
  • Math/Science Core
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Term

  • Sociology Elective (SC 360-499)
  • Sociology Elective
  • Ethics Core
  • Elective
  • Elective

Senior Year

Fall Term

  • SC 342 - Social Research Methods or
  • SC 355 - Sociological Theory
  • SC 400-Level Seminar or
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Term

  • SC 401 - Sociology Practicum and Seminar
  • SC 400-Level Seminar or
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

For catalogue years before 2022-2023, or for more information on available courses, please visit the Loyola catalogue.

Michelle Gawerc
Faculty

Michelle Gawerc, Ph.D.

This sociology professor's work is driven by her dedication to peace, justice, and understanding

Sociology