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Declare a Sociology or Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies Major

To declare a Sociology or Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies Major, all you need to do is meet with an advisor.

Please call either 614-292-1175 or 614-292-6961 to schedule an hour-long individual advising appointment. 

During your appointment, the advisor will:

  • reveiw the major requirements
  • discuss our experiential learning options
  • talk about the SOC department and opportunities within it
  • share valuable resources
  • talk about possible career paths
  • officially declare your major
  • review your degree audit (only in individual apt)