Sociology
College of Arts & Sciences
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Principles in Sociology
CAS SO 100
Introduces the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Explores culture, media, socialization, race and ethnicity, globalization, capitalism, gender and sexuality, inequality and poverty, power in American society, and health and medicine from a sociological perspective. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Last day to add Friday, May 9, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, May 25, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 8, 2025 Course End Date Friday, June 27, 2025 Neha GondalOnline Course: Meets online every Wed & Fri 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 24, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 8, 2025 Location: CDS 262Elinore AvniO2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Thursday, June 26, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Saturday, July 12, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 26, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 15, 2025 Neha GondalOnline Course: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS SO 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Thursday, June 26, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Saturday, July 12, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 26, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 15, 2025 Sarah MillerOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS WS 241BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB CoursesFinancial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2025, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2025 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2025, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2025 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.