Core courses

Core courses are credit, graded courses designed to provide students with a solid foundation in sociology and strong empirical research skills, while developing their abilities for critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written and oral communication.

Core courses are graded on a 30-point scale, according to the following scheme: (a) Below 18 = failed; (b) 18-23 = sufficient; (c) 24-26 = satisfactory; (d) 27-28 = good; (e) 29-30 = very good; (f) 30 with honors = excellent. Students are generally assessed throughout each course based on class participation, readings and homework completion.

Students are required to complete five core courses, as detailed below.