Current Students
Can I take any restricted electives?
Yes, you can choose any elective from the Sociology restricted electives list. Students should remember that the major requires 48 credit hours of upper-level coursework.
Do I have an assigned adviser?
Yes, all Sociology majors are assigned a faculty adviser. To find out who your assigned adviser is just call the department (407.823.3744) and ask for the name of your adviser. All faculty adviser appointments are made via email.
Who will advise me about my General Education classes?
Advising about all general undergraduate classes, including UCF requirements, will come from COSAS -the College of Sciences Academic Services. COSAS is located in the College of Sciences Building room 250. COSAS’ phone number is 407.823.6313.
Does Sociology offer overrides into courses?
Overrides can be requested but are not guaranteed. All requests should be made via email directly to the faculty teaching the course you are trying to get into. Only with their approval can you be considered for an override. It is important to know that many factors are considered in approving overrides; such as fire code, available computers, if other sections are offered, etc. Depending on all factors the override will either be approved or denied.
I am a Sociology major; can I also take a Sociology minor?
No. Our majors are not allowed to take our minors as course credits cannot be used in multiple locations.
Does UCF offer Study Abroad?
Yes, UCF offers Study Abroad for both credit and non-credit hours. Click here for more information.
Do you offer the Sociology major at any regional campuses?
No, we do not offer classes at our regional campuses.
What is the Sociology Exit Exam?
All Sociology majors must take a multiple-choice exam during their last semester at UCF in order to graduate. You will be contacted through your student email when it is time to take the exam. The exam is online through webcourses and must be completed by the assigned deadline. We use this exam as part of our annual assessment of the Sociology program; however, failure to complete the exam will put a hold on your graduation.
Do I need to make sure that my contact information is updated with UCF?
YES! This is the primary source of information that we use to contact you regarding program requirements, course changes, etc. Please make sure that the email, mail, and phone addresses that UCF has for you are current. Check your student email regularly, as this is how you will be notified of happenings and changes in the department. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on any important information about our program.