Combined Undergraduate Programs
Anthropology/Sociology Double Major
Students taking a double major in Anthropology and Sociology receive a reduction of 13 credits compared to the total number of credits required for the two majors separately. Each major includes 4 required courses, but SOCY 300 is required for both majors, so double majors must complete 7 required courses. Double majors must also complete 9 elective courses (4 sociology courses, 4 anthropology courses, and 1 course that can be either sociology or anthropology), instead of the 12 required if both majors were taken separately.
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SOCY.ANTH double major checklist
Public Health/Social Work Double Major
The Public Health/Social Work Double major allows for a more streamlined set of graduation requirements for students interested in pursuing both disciplines.
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For students who declare both a SOWK major and PBHL major starting Fall 2024:
Students will need to follow the requirements listed for both majors. Do NOT follow the reqs currently listed in your DA. There will be a new DA developed. The PBHL program will accept the SOWK Internship in place of PBHL 470, the PBHL internship. Please refer to the PBHL requirements here: https://saph.umbc.edu/academic-program-requirements-happ/
Sociology/Psychology Double Major
Students taking a double major with Sociology and Psychology (BA or BS) receive a reduction of 7 credits compared to the total number of credits required for the two majors separately. Double majors take PSYC 311 and PSYC 312 instead of SOCY 301, a reduction of 4 credits. They can also take one of the following sociology courses instead of one psychology 300-level elective course: SOCY 332, 333, 351,353, 355, 357, 430, 451, 458, ANTH 312, 314.
Sociology Minor/Social Work Major
All Social Work majors are required to complete a minor. Students pursuing a Social Work major and Sociology minor may choose between two options. The first reduces the number of courses required, but the class requirement is stricter. Students take SOCY 101, which is required of all social work majors, SOCY 300 and SOCY 301, which count as the social work methods and statistics courses. The second option, which may be the best option for students who have already completed STAT 121, may complete the Social Work Major and the traditional Sociology minor. If you need assistance determining which option is best for you, contact the Sociology main office.
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Sociology/Social Work Double Major
Students taking a double major in Sociology and Social Work receive a significant reduction in the total number of courses required. The following courses count for both majors: SOCY 101, which is required of all social work majors, and SOCY 300 and SOCY 301, which counts as the social work methods and statistics courses. On the checklist below, are options for Social Work Majors with a Sociology Minor and for Social Work/Sociology Double Majors.
Note: SOCY 300 and 301 will substitute for SOWK 470 and STAT, respectively, but NOT vice versa. If you switch from a SOWK major to SOCY major, 470 and STAT will not count toward a sociology major.
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Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s in Applied Sociology
The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s is designed for academically strong undergraduate students at UMBC in any major. With the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s, students may take up to 9 credits in their senior year that count for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This reduces the number of credits required for the M.A. degree. For example, students who complete the maximum of 9 graduate credits in their senior year need to complete only 21 additional credits for the M.A. degree.
Accelerated Bachelor’s (PBHL)/Master’s in Public Policy
The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) is designed for undergraduate Public Health majors with an interest in U.S. health problems and policies. With the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s in Public Policy, students are permitted to take up to 12 credits that count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This reduces the number of credits required for the M.P.P. degree. For example, students who complete the maximum of 12 graduate credits need to complete only 25 additional credits for the M.P.P. degree.