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Summer in Sociology

Are you considering summer coursework to catch up or move your degree forward? The Department of Sociology at SCSU offers a number of asynchronous summer courses that you should consider. The Department also offers internships, independent study, and research options through the summer months. If you want to work closely with a professor on an independent research project, please let your professor know!

Sociology Summer 2026 Courses

All courses are offered online asynchronously.

  • SOC 100-01 (50326) Introduction to Sociology with Dr. Meyerhoffer, runs 5/26-7/06
  • SOC 100-02 (50591) Introduction to Sociology with Dr. Kenty-Drane, runs 7/7-8/10
  • SOC 162-01 (50327) Introduction to Criminology with Dr. Nelloms, runs 7/7-8/17
  • SOC 255-01 (50366) Methods of Social Research with Dr. Pila, runs 5/26-7/06
  • SOC 490-01W (50593) *Seminar in Sociology with Dr. Michalsen, runs 7/7-8/10 (SOC capstone & writing intensive)
  • SOC 529-01 (50592)/ WGS 529-01 (50618) Intersectionality & Social Justice (formerly Race, Class & Gender), runs 7/07-8/10 (Graduate Course) FLYER

Additional Course Offerings

Please contact your academic advisor to complete the paperwork for the courses below.

  • SOC 397 Community Engagement Internship (3 cr)
  • SOC 497 Sociology Internship (3-6cr)
  • SOC 499 Independent Study (3-6cr) - May be taken to gain research experience with a Sociology professor. Inquire with your advisor.
  • HON 494 Honors Thesis Proposal (3cr)
  • HON 495 Honors Thesis (3cr)
  • SOC 594 Special Project in Sociology (3cr, graduate course)
  • SOC 590 Thesis Proposal in Sociology (3cr, graduate course)
  • SOC 591 Thesis Research in Sociology (3cr, graduate course)
  • SOC 600 Directed Independent Study & Research (3cr, graduate course) - May be taken to gain research experience with a Sociology professor. Inquire with your advisor.

Summer Registration

Registration is now open! If you don’t meet a course prerequisite, please email sociology@southernct.edu to request a course prerequisite override. 

Any Questions?

For more information about courses outside of sociology, registration, or financial aid, please check out Summer@Southern! If you have questions about a sociology course, please email sociology@southernct.edu.