What are the requirements for an independent study?
For sociology majors, you must be of junior or senior status and have completed at least four sociology courses. Two of your previous sociology courses must have either Theory course (313, 314), Research (311) or Data Analysis (314). These courses are the prerequisites for 400-level work in the department. For independent study, you need a GPA in sociology of 3.0 or better and a B in the prerequisites courses. For non-sociology majors, eligibility is decided on a case-by-case basis, but similar standards apply. B or better work in previous courses is generally expected.
