“… the science of association is the mother science; the progress of all the others depends on the progress of that one.”
—Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America (1840)
—Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America (1840)
Overview of Sociology Requirements
Bard sociology students discussing Islamic jurisprudence.
Photo by Eliza Watson '21
Photo by Eliza Watson '21
Courses Required for the Major
SOC 101, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 205, Introduction to Research Methods
SOC 213, Sociological Theory
Sociology Elective
Sociology Elective
Sociology Elective
300-Level Seminar
300-Level Seminar
Senior Project I & II
Please see the College Catalogue for a list of recent courses in the program, divided into 100-level introductory courses, 200-level classes, and advanced 300-level seminar courses for moderated students.
Moderation and Senior Project Guidelines
Moderation Requirements
Senior Project and Graduation
Requirements for a Second Focus in Sociology
SOC 101, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 205, Introduction to Research Methods OR SOC 213, Sociological Theory
Two other courses at any level
One 300-level seminar (excluding SOC 333, Qualitative Research Methods)
SOC 205, Introduction to Research Methods OR SOC 213, Sociological Theory
Two other courses at any level
One 300-level seminar (excluding SOC 333, Qualitative Research Methods)
Current Courses in Sociology
Joint Majors and Concentrations
Students may arrange a joint major in Sociology and another program, such as History or Psychology, or with a concentration, for example Africana Studies or Gender and Sexuality Studies. The requirements for Moderation and course work will include those listed above as well as the requirements for the joint program selected.