The major program consists of a total of 32 credits. These include four required core courses (14 credits) and 18 credits of electives (normally six courses). The student must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses that count toward the major. P/F courses do not count toward the major. At least 16 credits must be earned in courses taken at UMBC. Students are urged to complete all core courses prior to their last semester before graduation. SOCY 300  and SOCY 301  should be taken, in sequence, as soon as possible after completing 9 credits of Sociology. They cannot be taken concurrently.