Where is the Sociology Department located?

The Sociology Department is located at 73 Tremont Street, on the fifth floor.

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What are the Sociology Department's office hours?

The Sociology Department’s general office hours are 8:45am-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday, and 8:45am-5:00 on Friday.

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Who is the Department Chairperson?

The Sociology Department Chairperson is Felicia Wiltz. She can be contacted at (617) 994-4295 or fwiltz@suffolk.edu.

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What are my professor's office hours?

The office hours of all full time faculty members can be found on each faculty member's webpage. For a list of full time faculty members, please click here.

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What are the major/minor requirements?

All information regarding the Sociology majors, minors and various concentrations can be found here.

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How do I add a major or minor?

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What is the difference between a BA and BS?

BA- one year of a language
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Who is my advisor?

You can call the Sociology Department at 617-573-8485 to get that information.

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Can any advisor sign my registration?

Only your advisor can sign it.

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Can I change my advisor?

No. Each advisor has a large student load which we strive to keep equitable.

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Who takes off the block?

It depends on the type of block. If you are blocked by the Sociology Department it is generally because you did not complete advising. For other blocks, see the departments that blocked you.

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How many classes can I take over the summer?

You can take two each summer semester.

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How many classes can I take and still walk at graduation?

You can take three over the summer.

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How many classes do I have to take for a minor?

Usually it is five but you should check with the individual department.

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What do I do if a class is closed?

Choose another class.

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I want to take an excess number of classes. What do I do?

See Sharon Lenzie in the CAS Dean’s Office.

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How many more classes do I need to take?

You should see your advisor to evaluate your program.

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Some classes do not seem to transfer from my other school. Who do I see?

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What are the requirements of an internship?

Students must be juniors to apply. They must have good academic standing. They must be able to attend the scheduled classes and must have on full day free to devote to the internship. back to top^

Who do I see about taking an internship?

Professor Wiltz back to top^

Who can take an internship?

Junior and Senior Sociology Majors back to top^

I am disabled but never told anyone, what do I do?

Go to Disability Services located on the 7^th floor of 73 Tremont Street. Their telephone number is 617-994-6820 back to top^